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staunchly
[ stawnch-lee ]
adverb
- in a way that shows firmness or steadfast adherence to principle, loyalty, etc.:
The party remains staunchly left of center, and continues to be rigorous in its defense of its founding principles.
The mayor is staunchly opposed to a casino coming to her city.
- in a substantial or strong way:
The furniture is staunchly built of wood and steel, beautifully finished and richly upholstered.
Word History and Origins
Origin of staunchly1
Example Sentences
“The fabrication industry staunchly supports focused regulatory oversight and enforcement of workplace conditions that pose health risks from respirable crystalline silica,” it said.
Republicans and some staunchly pro-Israel Democrats, on the other hand, were quick to condemn the warrants and threaten action against the ICC.
The editorial boards of both papers have been staunchly anti-Trump for years, and both had planned to endorse Harris before the papers’ billionaire owners stopped them from doing so.
Industry groups have staunchly opposed that idea: Agglomerated Stone Manufacturers Assn. director Beatrice Barbiero said that “any engineered stone is safe if the proper occupational health and safety regulations and requirements are adhered to.”
The Republican’s choice of JD Vance as his running mate alarmed Ukraine’s allies, as the Ohio senator staunchly opposes sending any more US aid to the country.
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