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noun

stalwart

a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

In a sentence

Six example sentences with stalwart, each labelled with its topic.

  • The roster emptied after the trade deadline, leaving three stalwarts who had worn the jersey through eleven losing seasons.

    Basketball

  • After the abdication the court scattered, but a handful of stalwarts stayed on, keeping the archive in working order.

    History

  • Two stalwarts from the original lineup still tour, playing the same songs for audiences whose parents bought the first record.

    Music

  • When the leader resigned, a few stalwarts kept the local branch open, holding meetings for an audience of six.

    Politics

  • Half the staff left after the funding fell through, but five stalwarts stayed on reduced pay until the next round closed.

    Startups

  • The guild lost forty members to the new game, but a dozen stalwarts still log in every Tuesday for the old raid.

    Gaming

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