It is hard to imagine even Mr. Bush's most stalwart allies being so accommodating today.

Only a forceful veto ordered by President Bush, who has been a stalwart ally, stopped that hypocrisy cold.

Still, as it faces its new challenges, some of Fannie Mae's most stalwart allies and advocates are distancing themselves from a company tarnished by investigations.

Australians voted to remain our stalwart ally in Iraq.

Environmentalists also consider Mr. Kerry to be one of their most stalwart allies in politics.

This ingrained wariness toward Israel's most stalwart ally and benefactor is just part of Netanyahu's inheritance.

In the contest with the Soviet Union, its job was simply to be there militarily, a stalwart ally on the flank.

But Honda is hardly a stalwart ally of such groups.

Some heroes are able to attract honorable, stalwart allies.

He was a passionate participant in all aspects of life, a wonderful friend, a loyal partner, a stalwart ally in good times and bad.