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stalwart

[stawl-wert] / ˈstɔl wərt /


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Considered alongside its stars’ tragically brief lives, “Ice Princess” conveys the critical need to give teenagers both stalwart encouragement and the tools to speak up when they need help.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

His talents caught the eye of then-paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and in 1988 he was appointed mayor of China's economic powerhouse city Shanghai, where he developed a reputation as a stalwart supporter of market reform.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

For New York City activists who support Tibet’s independence, it was unusual that a movement stalwart, Lobga Rangzen, didn’t join a major protest march July 1 between China’s Consulate and the United Nations headquarters.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Andy Burnham pledged to "bring back hope" to Britain, as he began his tenure as prime minister by appointing Labour stalwart John Healey as chancellor.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Goldman was from Queens, a streetwise, muscled Air Force veteran in his forties, and I considered him a stalwart.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

For stalwarts like Geoff though, the Wimbledon appeal has been there from the start.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

The latest chapter started when the early AI stalwarts began serving as the next kingmakers of the market.

From MarketWatch Jun. 24, 2026

With the exception of Brivik’s appearance, Bird took the stage solo, alternating between performing unreleased songs from an upcoming album and much-loved stalwarts from his 2005 breakout, “The Mysterious Production of Eggs.”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The Coca-Cola Company did not deny that there are clear differences among the stalwarts of its diet brands.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

This was a departure from the days of decorous protest, and many of the old stalwarts of the ANC were to fade away in this new era of greater militancy.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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