staunch
Example Sentences
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Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer called his colleague a "staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America".
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Like Harold Bloom, she was a staunch defender of the canon.
New backers such as HSBC, previously staunch supporters of establishment events, are eye-catching additions to their sponsorship portfolio.
From BBC
Both in the show and in his personal life, Reiner was a staunch opponent of the Vietnam War and an outspoken liberal.
He’s no staunch anti-gambling advocate either: “I have nothing against sports gambling,” he said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
