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stance (STANS) (noun)
1. A publicly stated opinion: "The prosecuting attorney changed his stance after new evidence was discovered."

"During the negotiations, the mayor maintained a neutral stance."

2. A way of standing: "Her son had a stiff stance as he was being scolded by his father."
staunch (STAWNCH, STAHNCH) (verb)
1. To stop the flow of something: "She used a handkerchief to staunch her tears."
2. To impede the apparent course of something: "The mayor said she would staunch the wave of crime in the city."
staunch (STAWNCH, STAHNCH) (adjective)
Loyal, steadfast: "They have been staunch friends since they were in grade school."

The political opposition tried to staunch the publicity of the candidate who was outlining her stance on several important issues.

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staunch (verb), staunches; staunched; staunching
1. To stop the flow of something: The doctor said that it was important to staunch the ruptured blood vessel from bleeding.

The authorities mentioned that the only way to curb or to staunch the flood of illegal drugs into the country was to have check points stationed at all airports and at all the roads at the boarders.
2. To lessen the origin or cause of a leakage: Timothy had to staunch the gush of water by closing off the main valve.

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staunch (adjective); stauncher, staunchest
Loyal, firm, and dependable: Jack's parents certainly had staunch views regarding people smoking and didn't allow anyone into their home who was smoking!
This entry is located in the following unit: stato-, stat-, sta-, -static, -stasi, staso-, -stasis, -stasia, -stacy, -stitute, -stitution, -sist (page 20)