staunch
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One, a pediatric ER doctor, wrapped his arm in a makeshift tourniquet and stuffed the wound to staunch the bleeding while others called for help.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
Tuvalu has long been renowned for its staunch advocacy in support of urgent climate action.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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
The announcement followed days of confusion about U.S. military plans for Poland, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week canceled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the staunch U.S. ally.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Nearby, at the distribution warehouse of the Chicago Inter Ocean, a widely read and respected newspaper, a young Irish immigrant—and staunch supporter of Carter Harrison—completed his workday.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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