staunch friend

Example Sentences

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She recalled a few screaming matches with book-writer and director Arthur Laurents, who became a staunch friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2022

"Former Secretary of State Pompeo is a long-term and staunch friend of Taiwan and made outstanding contributions to promoting Taiwan-U.S. relations during his time in office," the ministry said in a statement.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2022

Ten years ago: Sen. Ted Stevens, the chamber’s longest-serving Republican, delivered his swan song address following his failed re-election bid; he was saluted by his colleagues as a staunch friend and teacher.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2018

Mongolia has long been a staunch friend of the West as it has tried to keep from falling into either Russia’s or, expecially, China’s orbit.

From Economist • Oct. 9, 2014

"Make of it what you will, so long as you release your prisoner. The Grand Maester is a staunch friend to the Queen Regent, and under her personal protection."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin