staunchly
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.
Origin of staunchly
1- Sometimes stanch·ly [stahnch-lee] /ˈstɑntʃ li/ .
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How to use staunchly in a sentence
Tappitt had stood stanchly by him in all parochial contests regarding the new district.
Rachel Ray | Anthony TrollopeThroughout the country, indeed, Burr's numerous adherents had proved stanchly loyal to him.
The Life of John Marshall Volume 3 of 4 | Albert J. BeveridgeGigantic green seas rushed down as if to overwhelm her, but she flirted her bow aloft and rode them stanchly.
Jim Spurling, Fisherman | Albert Walter TolmanThe Massachusetts Abolitionists had stood stanchly by Garrison against the clerical schismatics.
William Lloyd Garrison | Archibald H. GrimkeShould he stand stanchly by his word and let her life go out into the Beyond when he might perhaps stay its flight?
The Wall Between | Sara Ware Bassett
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