stout
adjective
stoutly
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a word derived from
stout.
Example Sentences
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Alito had openly contemplated retiring, while Thomas had stoutly resisted the idea.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
They defended stoutly while forcing England to work hard for every chance in the thick heat of the Florida afternoon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Los Angeles City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo stoutly defended the city’s performance and, in particular, the housing in its plan which he said reflects the voters’ will in approving the $1.2-billion Proposition HHH housing bond.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
General Oleksandr Tarnavskyi, head of Ukraine's southern group of forces, said troops around Avdiivka were "stoutly holding their defences".
From Reuters ● Nov. 9, 2023
They all march stoutly in, shaking the church, and place Sofia mother in front the pulpit.
From "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker
