staunch
ਪੱਕਾ
definition
adjective
a staunch supporter of the antinuclear lobby
loyal and committed in attitude.
(of a wall) of strong or firm construction.
example
Faithfully applied, the court's ruling may be helping to 'staunch' the flow of questionable science.
He has links with prominent politicians and he has been a 'staunch' supporter of the new man Putin since well before his ascension to the Prime Minister's position.
I was trying to 'staunch' the flow of blood from his wound, which was a massive wound to his left forehead, and keep him from moving.
His smaller arms clasped at the oozing wounds on his back to 'staunch' the flow of blood.
Michael McGloin from the Garrafrauns area, a 'staunch' supporter of Manchester United, attended their recent league game against Blackburn Rovers at Old Trafford.
They are 'staunch' supporters of Manchester United.
But few in Khartoum, including western diplomats and local human rights activists, are convinced that such a move would 'staunch' the flow of either oil or blood.
Spain, which is hosting the conference and whose Prime Minister Jose-Maria Aznar was a 'staunch' supporter of the war, will pledge $293m.
Bending double, he pressed one hand over the other, trying to 'staunch' the hot flow of blood.
As a headteacher, she had loyal friends and 'staunch' critics as she strove to give the girls of St. Louise's Comprehensive College a better start in life.
I don't think, if the goal was to end his drop in the polls or at least 'staunch' the flow from his wounds, that he accomplished it.
His smaller arms clasped at the oozing wounds on his back to 'staunch' the flow of blood.
In recent years, Bulgaria proved to be a loyal and 'staunch' ally to the US, which was further deepened with our full-fledged NATO membership.
Dr. Haloburdo is described as a dedicated, quiet, 'staunch' supporter of baccalaureate education for nurses.
Schilling wasn't alone in being willing to spill a little blood to 'staunch' an ancient wound.
She tore it into sections, oblivious to the stares she received toward her black lace bra, and tried to 'staunch' his wounds with the fabric.
A 'staunch' Wicklow supporter he has been scarified for hoisting the Dublin colours in Balto, not a sneer at his roots, but his admiration for the capital county.
I don't think, if the goal was to end his drop in the polls or at least 'staunch' the flow from his wounds, that he accomplished it.
House of Representative Republican from Philadelphia, Curt Weldon, is a 'staunch' supporter of missile defence and a member of the powerful Armed Services Committee.
Four were carrying a large white-swathed bundle, while the other four desperately attempted to 'staunch' the flow of blood from various wounds.
After the physio had tried to 'staunch' the flow of blood to the head wound, he called for an ambulance to get Abrazu into hospital.
I was trying to 'staunch' the flow of blood from his wound, which was a massive wound to his left forehead, and keep him from moving.
Elizabeth was there already, trying to 'staunch' the flow of blood from the wound in Carl's chest.
Although their commitments to Hull meant they were unable to take up an active role with York, Stabler remains a 'staunch' supporter of the Wasps.
Mr. Roy, who has been a 'staunch' supporter of Mr. Deo in providing succour to Parkinson's victims, translated the speech for the audience.
After the physio had tried to 'staunch' the flow of blood to the head wound, he called for an ambulance to get Abrazu into hospital.
Denmark's government is a 'staunch' supporter of the Bush administration and has committed troops to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Noel had special words of thanks for their main sponsor for the marathon, John Curley of Curley Quality Foods, who is a native of Kilconly and a 'staunch' supporter of the Foundation for some years.
Unless I 'staunch' this wound now, I'll leave a trail from here to the bathroom, and this was not what my wife was expecting to see when she came home.
Russell scrubbed angrily at his cheeks, trying to 'staunch' the flow of tears.
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