staunchly
Americanadverb
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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.
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in a substantial or strong way.
The furniture is staunchly built of wood and steel, beautifully finished and richly upholstered.
Etymology
Origin of staunchly
Example Sentences
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Unlike many Silicon Valley figures, the South African-born Sacks has been staunchly conservative since his Stanford University days in the 1990s.
From Barron's
But over the past two years many other young British Jews became more staunchly supportive of Israel, and that also may have had an impact on relationships with those around them.
From BBC
As it happens, Mr. Fox has found enough staunchly persevering or recently revived craft workshops to buoy his spirits—and ours.
The Prime Minister staunchly defended the UK government's clean energy agenda, but conceded that cross-party unity on science "that is unequivocal" has splintered, both in Britain and globally.
From BBC
ANL's lawyers have staunchly denied the allegations, previously calling the case "without foundation" and an "affront" to hard-working journalists whose reputations had been disparaged.
From BBC
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