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Stanch vs. Staunch
Stanch
/stɔːntʃ/Examples:
We used a towel to stanch the bleeding from the wound.The team tried to stanch the flow of information leaks.Her quick action helped to stanch the financial losses.
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Staunch
/stɔːntʃ/Examples:
Her loyalty to her friends is staunch and unwavering.The old bridge was a staunch structure, lasting centuries.Despite setbacks, his belief in justice remained staunch.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember stanch as related to stopping or controlling the flow, like in a medical setting where you stop bleeding.
- Think of staunch as meaning loyal or steadfast, often describing a person's loyalty or strength of support.
- Stanch and staunch are sometimes used interchangeably, but staunch is more commonly used when talking about loyalty or strong support.
- Use stanch when you think about staunching the flow like stopping blood or any liquid from running.
- Staunch has a broader figurative use beyond physical actions, mostly pertaining to loyalty or dedication.
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