Staunch
(A) Since the two countries are staunch allies, it is not surprising they will work together in the war to defeat their shared enemy.
(B) I don’t mean to come across as a staunch person, but I am certain I am correct on this issue!
(C) The union has shown a staunch commitment to providing industrial workers with decent salaries and medical insurance.

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“Staunch” means loyal, firm, committed, or dependable.

✔ Sentence (A) uses “staunch allies” correctly.
✔ Sentence (C) uses “staunch commitment” correctly.
✘ Sentence (B) is incorrect because “staunch person” does not fit the context.

So, the correct usage is in **(A) and (C)**.

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