staunch defence
Frequency: 6.98.5 per million words
a very strong and resolute defence
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- The minister put up a staunch defence of the government's new economic policy.
- The goalkeeper's staunch defence kept the opposing team from scoring a single goal.
- The lawyer mounted a staunch defence of his client's innocence throughout the trial.
- Despite the heavy fire, the soldiers maintained a staunch defence of the mountain fort.
- She is well known in the community for her staunch defence of animal rights.
- The university issued a staunch defence of academic freedom in response to the protests.
- His staunch defence of traditional family values earned him many conservative supporters.
- The team's staunch defence in the final minutes led them to victory in the championship.
- Local residents organized a staunch defence of the historic park against developers.
- The company offered a staunch defence against the hostile takeover bid by its rival.