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staunch

[stawnch, stahnch] / stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ /


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By now Izzy, a lawyer with a wife, has emerged as a staunch foe of the Israeli government, while Alona plans to move to Israel with her husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

As a result, the Fed may need to consider taking steps to dampen demand in an effort to staunch rising inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Newsom has been a staunch opponent of big oil companies, but the laws he’s passed have largely stalled.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

His father, a BT engineer, and his mother, a GP receptionist, were both staunch Labour supporters and he developed an early interest in politics.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Amy, on the other hand, remained a staunch believer.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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