I am one of those who staunchly defend my home state.

Other parents in the community have staunchly defended the coaches.

But the police and many in the news media have staunchly defended the way they handled the case.

The mayor also staunchly defended open immigration and free trade.

You almost always sympathize with the person who is staunchly defending a new theory.

And he staunchly defended the lack of disclosure because "the law doesn't require it."

And he staunchly defended the Police Department as the best in the country.

She staunchly defends the movement against those who would say it has waned.

Its Pakistani roots obviously help explain why it has been so staunchly defended here.

At first, he is staunchly defended; but, as more evidence comes to light in the trial, his past is revealed.