staunch
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Noboa, a staunch ally of the US president, has taken a hard line on drug-related violence and has joined a US-led alliance aimed at fighting cartels.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
As she prepares to star in front of a crowd of 60,000 at London Stadium this summer, Hodgkinson reiterated her staunch desire to see the World Athletics Championships hosted there in 2029.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Once a Netanyahu adviser, Bennett has over time become a staunch opponent of his former mentor's policies.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 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
Buckthorn, perhaps the most sensible and staunch of them all.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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