staunch

Example Sentences

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I wish I could tell you that my staunch hatred of this technology, especially in academics, made me turn my head in disgust.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

Mullin, a staunch Trump supporter, was elected to the Senate from Oklahoma in 2022 after serving 10 years in the US House of Representatives.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. headline was “Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

In Kiley’s new race, his top rival is Dr. Richard Pan of Sacramento, a former state senator and staunch support of vaccinations.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Never for long had hope died in his staunch heart, and always until now he had taken some thought for their return.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien