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Example sentences for: staunch

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Yesterday Milosevic reiterated his staunch refusal to withdraw forces from Kosovo--"even if the price is bombing"--and shunned meetings with American diplomats.
This question tapped an ongoing battle between staunch conservative Christians and liberal-minded believers on topics ranging from PBS's Frontline special "From Jesus to Christ" to the interplay of politics, Christians, and gays.
After an hour, I staunch the bleeding and ask them to mail me my remaining 30 beans.
Even a single-issue candidate, such as a staunch abortion opponent, might outperform an indigenous Reform hopeful.
In the early '60s, he was a staunch civil rights advocate.