staunch
Example Sentences
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Zikhali Barthman, 65, had been a staunch supporter of the ANC for years.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
Blanchett has been a staunch proponent of protecting rights in the age of generative artificial intelligence.
From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026
I had the pleasure of working with the late Sen. John McCain, a staunch opponent of the Jones Act, on his quest for repeal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
María de la Luz Sedeño cited the fact that the central government had disregarded staunch opposition to the cruise ship's arrival voiced by the president of the Canary Islands region, Fernando Clavijo.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Then, balked by the staunch brick walls of the houses at the foot of the hill, the death-dealing mass swept back towards the water.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
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