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staunch
adjective
verb
Firm and dependable especially in loyalty
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stɔːntʃ
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adjective
Firm and dependable especially in loyalty
“A steadfast ally”
verb
Stop the flow of a liquid
“Staunch the blood flow”
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A steadfast ally
A staunch defender of free speech
Unswerving devotion
Unswerving allegiance
Staunch the blood flow
Stem the tide
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