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

The staunch US allies have carefully courted Iran, their powerful Shia neighbour.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

During those talks, he gained a reputation for his staunch anti-salary cap stance and ferocious conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

He is known, among other things, for his flamboyant personality and the oversized clocks he wears around his neck — and, in recent years, as a staunch supporter of women’s sports.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

He began his Sunday with a twelve-minute phone call to his national security advisor, Henry Kissinger, a staunch believer in the Madman Theory.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge