staunch

Example Sentences

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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

And following a surge in popularity in recent years, going to Benidorm has even caught the curiosity of some staunch Cheltenham attendees.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

The Australian Broadcasting Corp. headline was “Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

In one corner, there is Musk, the world's richest man and a staunch advocate of libertarian ideals.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Never for long had hope died in his staunch heart, and always until now he had taken some thought for their return.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien