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Meanings of last stronghold in English

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Usage of last stronghold in English
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The rebels defended their last stronghold with the utmost courage and persistence.
A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate
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The town straddles a major highway and is the opposition's last stronghold.
BBC
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By five o'clock the capture of the Afghans' last stronghold was complete.
Our Soldiers: Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria'...
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So fell Lee's last stronghold on this vital part of his lines.
Mohun; Or, the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins. / Final Memoir...
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On Friday Syrian forces stormed Tadamun, the rebels' last stronghold in the city.
Reuters
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This was the last stronghold in the west to hold out for Charles.
What to See in England / A Guide to Places of Historic Interest,...
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Because Don Carlos is their last chance in their last stronghold in Europe.
The Velvet Glove
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He was trying her in her last stronghold,-provingher in her last depth.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 13, November, 1858 / A Maga...
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Mosul is considered the last stronghold of the Sunni Muslim insurgency.
Reuters
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Ahmosis, by driving them from their last stronghold, averted this danger.
History of Egypt, Chaldæa, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, Volume...
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In 1279 the last stronghold of the Sungs was beleaguered by land and sea.
The Civilization of China
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England is the last stronghold of these principles in Europe.
Select Speeches of Kossuth
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Fighting has raged for months in Marib, the last stronghold of the internationally recognised government.
Reuters
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He was wounded in his innocent vanity, in the last stronghold of his fast-fading individuality.
A Cigarette-Maker's Romance
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Kunduz was the insurgents' last stronghold before the U.S.- led forces drove them from power.
Reuters
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The offensive is aimed at encircling Aleppo, the opposition's last stronghold in a major city.
The Irish Times
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