staunch

Example Sentences

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As truth-telling victims, mezzo Michelle Mariposa was staunch and gentle as Rebecca Nurse while Nicholas Huff brought a vigorous, exciting tenor to Giles Corey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

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

A staunch supporter of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, she said she was confident in Israel's capacity to reach its war goals.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 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 fumbled for a bandage to staunch the commander’s bleeding.

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