stalwarts

Definition of stalwartsnext
plural of stalwart

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Noun
  • The war with the United States and Israel has intensified authorities’ threats against anyone speaking to outside media or activists.
    Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Those efforts have been hindered by federal court lawsuits that allege Rubio's determinations penalized the activists' free speech.
    Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • And supporters of the deal had to work hard to limit further defections.
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Proponents argue the Huntington Beach model represents a replicable template for conservative resurgence in California, with supporters in other communities seeking to adopt similar policies.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The issue of high concert prices is multi-faceted, and artists and promoters play more of a role than many fans want to believe.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • In response, ticketing companies introduced dynamic pricing tools that automatically raise prices when demand is strong, allowing artists and promoters to capture more of that value upfront rather than leaving it to resellers on the secondary market.
    Leah Nylen, Bloomberg, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Jags ended the season with a 34-6 record and as District 8-5A champions.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • After receiving the Lamar Hunt Trophy as AFC champions, the Chiefs were being interviewed by CBS Sports broadcaster Jim Nantz.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.
    Ashley Grams, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The findings also align with what immigrant-rights advocates and immigration attorneys are seeing in real time.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Leo’s visit, in December, to Lebanon, which is home to one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, dating back to the time of the apostles Peter and Paul, now looks adroitly timed.
    Paul Elie, New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The washing of feet harkens back to how Jesus washed the feet of his apostles during the Last Supper.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Clara Molot talks to the zealots who are holding the line.
    Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
  • That title goes to the government of messianic zealots, Arab-hating nationalists and anti-modern ultra-Orthodox Israelis put together by Netanyahu to keep himself in power.
    Thomas L. Friedman, Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Stalwarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwarts. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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