staunch defence

Frequency: 6.98.5 per million words

a very strong and resolute defence

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Examples (10)

  • 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.