staunch

Example Sentences

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María de la Luz Sedeño cited the fact that the central government had disregarded staunch opposition to the cruise ship's arrival voiced by the president of the Canary Islands region, Fernando Clavijo.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

Senator Markwayne Mullin, nominated to head the Department of Homeland Security, is a burly former wrestler, a mixed martial arts fighter and a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

I tried to staunch the flood of fear.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou