staunch
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Andy Burnham spent much of the day attempting to persuade MP Josh Simons, once a staunch ally of Sir Keir, to sacrifice his parliamentary career to help save Labour.
From BBC • May 15, 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
As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Once a Netanyahu adviser, Bennett has over time become a staunch opponent of his former mentor's policies.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
The issue was taken up at a meeting of the National Executive Committee and my view was voted down, even by those who were considered staunch African nationalists.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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