staunch
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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
Before he poured money into United’s selection of wine, he was a staunch defender of US Airways charging passengers for water.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Pope Leo has been a staunch critic of the war, calling Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilisation "unacceptable" and calling for him to find an "off-ramp" to end the conflict.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 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
Swaying him was a tall order; a staunch opponent of match races and big purses, he was likely to come out against the plan.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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