How To Use Steadfast In A Sentence

So spake he, and Athene was mightily angered at heart, and chid Odysseus in wrathful words: Odysseus, thou hast no more steadfast might nor any prowess, as when for nine whole years continually thou didst battle with the Trojans for high born Helen, of the white arms, and many men thou slewest in terrible warfare, and by thy device the wide-wayed city of Priam was taken. Book XXII
Their steadfast love in the face of horror can only be admired.
Tough as steel in his adherence to principle, resilient, placable, self-less and generous beyond the dictates of fashion, steadfast in friendship, but not at the price of reason, he strides the world of mathematics a happy warrior.
Again, he pours scorn on racialist mythology but, in his steadfastly conservative way, refuses to become histrionically sanctimonious on the matter, preferring studied contempt to self-promoting outrage.
When we steadfastly dedicate ourselves to the path of mentor and disciple, we can boundlessly manifest the wisdom and power that is inherent in our life.

And as for her steadfast refusal to give her real name... little wonder. The Sun
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
She teaches how to continue with discretion what is thoughtlessly undertaken; she inclines the mind to cleave steadfastly to what was imposed upon it by authority; and imparts to a choice which, though rash at the time, is now irrevocable, all the sanctity, all the advisedness, and, let us say it boldly, all the cheerfulness of a lawful calling. Chapter X
The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers.
Pascal is hopeful, steadfast on optimizing the gastronomic experience with the right tools: the cheese cart being one, proper stemware another.
This book is an amazing testimony to the power of the intellect and of steadfast faith in very troubled times.
He defiantly skirted the Italian coastline aboard his luxury yacht, taunting the authorities who had steadfastly refused to allow him to set foot in his native country for more than half a century.
I looked steadfastly at him, and perceived that this eyes looked dull and glazed.
He steadfastly maintained his independence and never allowed the Bank to become a poodle of political causes.
She is fire in his blood, and a thunder of trumpets; her voice is beyond all music in his ears; and she can shake his soul that else stands steadfast in the draughty presence of the Titans of the Light and of the Dark. Chapter 21
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
The British government has remained steadfast in its refusal to return the marbles.
The pastor is steadfastly ministering to something other than his own carnality or self-esteem.
Tim wound steadfastly, back hunched over the reel, unaccustomed to the strange combination of muscles and effort.
He remained steadfast in his belief that he had done the right thing.
Most telling of all are the stirrings of disquiet in America, Israel's most steadfast ally.
The two men had become steadfast friends. Times, Sunday Times
She attributes her accomplishments to the far-sightedness of her father who not only encouraged her in academics but also stood steadfast in his support of her profession that was dubbed unfeminine.
Julia had a great devotion to her Christian faith and was steadfast in her beliefs which fortified her throughout her life.
Her lengthy career was founded on a steadfast belief: 'You can learn an enormous amount from animal behaviour about our behaviour. Times, Sunday Times
steadfast resolve
While many doubted that Carlson's process, based on electrostatic charges and photoconductivity, could really work consistently, he remained steadfast.
He left as his legacy not the dream of an independent state, but a corrupt and chaotic system and the steadfast refusal to compromise.
It is an urgent call to remain steadfast despite suffering, to repent of complacency and compromise, to move from lukewarmness and the middle of the road to heated commitment, and from disillusionment and despair to confidence and hope.
Along the brink of the bog, picking their road among crumbling rocks and green spongy springs, a company of English soldiers are pushing fast, clad cap-a-pie in helmet and quilted jerkin, with arquebus on shoulder, and pikes trailing behind them; stern steadfast men, who, two years since, were working the guns at Westward Ho!
They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes. In the Days of the Comet
But perceived greed, incompetence and a steadfast refusal to accept blame have dealt them yet another self-inflicted wound. Times, Sunday Times
He's using all his techniques to try to engage this gorgeous girl but she is steadfastly refusing to acknowledge him.
He was steadfast in his devotion, firm in his beliefs, and constant in his prayerful entreaties.
Most were Sikhs, Rajputs or Gurkhas, people whom the British classed as ‘martial races’ and they were much admired for their bearing, courage and steadfastness.
They steadfastly maintained that their original inquiry, which led to the conviction of one reporter and one private investigator, had put an end to what they called an isolated incident. Msnbc.com: Top msnbc.com headlines
His true believers, with the steadfastness that comes from monomania, are energized by anger about the war.
The softer side, for example the love and steadfastness of Antigone, is simply uncut hay for the chaff-cutter, the material and not the form of life.
But perceived greed, incompetence and a steadfast refusal to accept blame have dealt them yet another self-inflicted wound. Times, Sunday Times
Her way was barred by a young policewoman, steadfastly refusing entry. Times, Sunday Times
I admire his steadfast refusal to be anyone other than himself.
The Chinese tradition of racing memorializes the spirit of Qu Yuan, who is remembered for his self-sacrifice, his steadfast morality, the power of his writing, and his concern for his fallen compatriots.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God,[sentence dictionary] which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
The British government has remained steadfast in its refusal to return the marbles.
It was your steadfast support over three general elections that secured his place in history. The Sun
An additional complication is the fact that some Senate seats currently held by Democratic appointees may be immediately re-filled with Republicans, who have been steadfast in opposition to reauthorizing the benefits without massive spending cuts elsewhere in the budget. RUINING CHRISTMAS: 1.2 Million Will Lose Benefits By Year's End Unless Congress Acts
Constantine had witnessed the unusual steadfastness, honesty and duty of the Christians, just as he had seen the horrors of persecution while with Diocletian and Galerius in the East. Santa Elena, discoverer of the Holy Cross
What I did have is a steadfast belief in the vitality of music.
We would prefer that the new name contain the word “sweets” in it, although that is not a steadfast criteria. Street Sweets Truck Forced to Change Name, Want You To Help (For a $500 Prize!) | Midtown Lunch - Finding Lunch in the Food Wasteland of NYC's Midtown Manhattan
Ostensibly, she is the staunchest defender of the values of the country against those of the city, but her attitude reveals a degree of doublethink which suggests that her loyalty to tradition is not as steadfast as it might seem.
What perversity would inspire a busy corporate spokesman to lavish devotion on such an inert and - let's face it - steadfastly unlovable personage for more than two decades?
He appealed to Syrians to remain steadfast against what he called the greatest challenge to face Syria in its modern history, describing it as "a real test of patriotism" for the people and "a race between terrorists and reforms. Syrian Leader Vows 'Iron Fist'
The US government remained steadfast in its refusal to do any deals for the release of the hostages. Times, Sunday Times
The modeling styles of orthodox academic school steadfastly construct the narrative space.
They stood steadfast on their faith.
His senses responded only to the sonorous music of the woods; a steadfast wind ringing metallic melody from the pine-tops contented him as the sound of the sea does the sailor; and dear as the odors of the ocean to the mariner were the resinous scents of the forest to him. A Mountain Woman
Her lengthy career was founded on a steadfast belief: 'You can learn an enormous amount from animal behaviour about our behaviour. Times, Sunday Times
Yes, the Governor is steadfastly pro-choice. And he just signed an anti-global warming bill that he had been waffling on.
This will require our country to unite in steadfast determination and resolve.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
I have long been puzzled by the supposed crackdown on drugs and vice that steadfastly ignored the home grown Thai problem of all pervasive corruption.
Clarke steadfastly maintained that matter has neither an essential nor an accidental power of self-motion.
He remains a steadfastly uncompelling figure through the hour and 45 minutes, which feels so much longer. Times, Sunday Times
And she mostly steadfastly ignores my shouted commands, my entreaties and panting demands to be set free when the siren songs call me again.
She steadfastly maintained her innocence.
She should rest assured that great reward awaits her if she only be steadfast.
The daughter's steadfast refusal to enter into a state of matrimony is in large part due to having a secret lover of her own.
Her steadfast belief never left her for one moment.
Rao has an inimitable style with the purist in him steadfastly refusing to dilute and encash.
But the town remained steadfastly loyal to the Old King and shut its gates against him.
You might jitter with anxiety yourself as he steadfastly refuses to shift angles during a maddening and calamitous traffic jam.
He was steadfast and articulate in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
You, after all, are the very same premier who had the word Caledonia surgically removed from his cerebral cortex and who publicly asserted that black-only schools in Toronto were a bad idea, but steadfastly refused to get involved. The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
I've lost count of the number of times down the years I've been draughted in to discuss how to regenerate a community which is often in its turn steadfastly resistant to any hint of such a thing being done to it. Crusaders : Progress report
It was your steadfast support over three general elections that secured his place in history. The Sun
It has steadfastly resisted gentrification. Times, Sunday Times
They struck grayest and ghostliest on a high balcony, where a woman's figure crouched, swathed in damp, trailing drapery, with silky, falling hair about a still face, and steadfast eyes that had burned just as steadfastly through the long hours gone by. The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
Now these grotesque, giant cybernauts shall come face to face with the steadfast resolve of this residual band.
But he has steadfastly refused to lower his high standards of morality and decency.
He or she is coiled up, at head-height, and even when our guide pulls the branches in which the snake is nestling down a little to give us better view, the boa remains in steadfast slumber.
As we unleash our determination to overcome them we cannot but realise that it cannot be done overnight, it is a progressionary process that demands a steadfast resolve to overcome against all odds. 1. Introduction
Others steadfastly maintain that numbers such as those are grossly inflated, and that abduction of children by strangers with bad intent is actually quite rare.
His steadfast belief in an unsurpassable standard of excellence echoes the æsthetic by which he lives.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
The cynosure was a statue -- a statue of a buck-toothed, wall-eyed youth gazing steadfastly up into the heavens. The Servant Problem
Dougal underwent another and very close examination, in which he steadfastly asserted the truth of what he had before affirmed; and being rebuked on account of the suspicious and dangerous appearance of the route by which he was guiding them, he answered with a sort of testiness that seemed very natural, “Her nainsell didna mak ta road; an shentlemans likit grand roads, she suld hae pided at Glasco.” Rob Roy
The intricate, geometric patterns of the choreography mirror the formality of the music, steadfastly ignoring its enchantments.
Katherine shrugged her shoulders and lifted her jaw (projecting a steadfast impression of mulish obduracy ). BEHINDLINGS
And thou shalt find me steadfast at thy side, whene'er occasion call. Rhesus
Last term Rennes were a steadfast unit, unlikely to concede goals in bursts but not clinical enough to finish teams off. Yahoo! Sports - Top News
The oath they bound themselves by consisted of a simple asseveration: “We will remember past offences no more;” and to this day125 the two parties live amicably together as good citizens, and the democracy is steadfast to its oaths. Hellenica
We are to be steadfast in our faith, confessing our faith before the authorities, if need be, as Jesus made the ‘good confession’ before Pontius Pilate.
Julia's steadfast refusal to accept the fact that she's in danger is irritating rather than sympathetic and a couple of the supporting characters are a little too stock to work.
This is an eloquent testimony to her determination, indomitable spirit and steadfast commitment to the cause.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
They deserve credit for steadfastly adhering to a concept, never buckling to expectation, mostly ignoring their audience.
Regardless of popular calls for the erasure of African identity, I steadfastly remain of African descent.
At least there appears to be a more steadfast commitment this time. Times, Sunday Times
Left alone and disregarding danger, mindful of her pledged devotion to her true friend, the redeemed sinner sat steadfast at the tomb.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
But rare is the book on evolution theory that tells the story of steadfastness.
It was the realisation of much which I have affirmed all my life, and steadfastly believed as well, but only with what might be called a notional assent, as the blind man might believe that light is sweet, or one who had never experienced pain might believe it was something from which the senses shrink. Cecilia de Noël
Enslaved by this ‘tiny universe of rules and whispers,’ she steadfastly refuses to become Derby's mistress, gambling that he will marry her and make her a countess at his wife's death.
I must tell you of a record of St Bede's, which shows how gladly Ireland in old days, as ever, shared the priceless gift which she of all countries, received with the most passionate entireness and held with the most unswerving steadfastness. Our Catholic Heritage in English Literature of Pre-Conquest Days
Moreover, contrition must be continual, and a man must keep and hold a steadfast purpose to shrive himself and to amend his way of life.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers.
There was no brag or bounce about him, no hideousness of noise or mafficking, no hatred of foreigners or cruelty of uncharity, but a grim steadfastness of determination which meant that, so far as he might, Bates would do or die. Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, September 23, 1914
As for the coronation of the new King, it stands firm, steadfast and unshaken.
Never did a monarch hold so steadfastly to a deadly purpose, or proceed so languidly and with so much circumvolution to his goal. The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 13: 1567, part II
The harpings of the sweet singer of Israel could not have been more effectual in the dispersal of depression than the steadfast beams of the sun supreme in tropic sky. My Tropic Isle
The Danish brewer has steadfastly refused to do so, although the issue is now understood to have been resolved. Times, Sunday Times
He steadfastly turns down requests to do interviews in English, professing not to be able to communicate well enough. Tsn.ca Top Stories RSS
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
All around his steadfast melodies, Davell Crawford was a tsunami of improvisation: surging ostinatos and florid filigree, tremolo chords and keyboard-spanning glissandos, excess as exaltation. Jazzfest: More from The Stomp - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com
Many Lebanese politicians accuse Syria of his killing, which Damascus steadfastly denies.
The key to her salvation is the fascinating combination of her fey powers with her steadfastly mortal mind.
But our job is to remain steadfast in the face of terror, to refuse to be terrorized. Boing Boing: August 20, 2006 - August 26, 2006 Archives
But Rosa's rebellion, her refusal to move back, her decision to be steadfast and immovable in the faith set a community on fire.
Nothing but the point of her poop remained, and there stood the stern and steadfast Don, cap-a-pie in his glistening black armor, immovable as a man of iron, while over him the flag, which claimed the empire of both worlds, flaunted its gold aloft and upwards in the glare of the tropic noon. Westward Ho!
He steadfastly continued to take the flak for his players until two monumentally awful home defeats to Birmingham and Liverpool.
Her steadfast delivery favours conviction over decoration and never overstates the point.
He steadfastly rejected criticisms of the company, yet was less than frank in disclosure of his recent share dealings. Times, Sunday Times
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
Their feet planted on the marble floor, they stood, bearing up with unbowing strength, through the long centuries, the massive, stable, steadfast roof, from which the spirit of tranquillity and calm seemed to breathe upon you. Pilgrimage from the Alps to the Tiber Or The Influence of Romanism on Trade, Justice, and Knowledge
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
It is the unfailing or steadfast quality of God's love that explains his enduring commitment to his people in the Hebrew Bible.
Dr. Faraday remained steadfast in his plea of innocence.
The economic outlook and unemployment remain steadfastly grim. Times, Sunday Times
Hulse could, of course, have found a large number of economists -- including those who have worked for Republican administrations -- to note that steadfast insistence on deficit reduction, without any willingness to raise taxes, is arguably incoherent and plausibly indicative of dishonesty or detachment from reality? Jonathan Weiler: New York Times Acts as Press Secretary for House GOP Freshmen in Deficit Fight
His courage, his close interaction with the common people, his incorruptibility, his self-composure in front of the public, his steadfast managerial style and his lack of mercy for the corrupt and mediocre officials — all of them regrettably do not belong to this age, or in this age's China. Global Voices in English » China: Why Zhu Rongji remains popular
‘We will adopt all necessary measures to steadfastly smash any political adventurer aimed at splitting the motherland,’ he said.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
Then a Texas colonel proposed a toast to Wickliffe: “the early, steadfast, and undeviating friend of this republic.” A Country of Vast Designs
The steadfast and stubborn denial of guilt leads to the complete inability to recognise actual innocence.
The US government remained steadfast in its refusal to do any deals for the release of the hostages. Times, Sunday Times
As a student of waves, Cass is steadfast in his insistence that this period is an interruption - not a halt: a technology downturn, not a global downturn.
LINDA WALKER, MOTHER OF DRU SJODIN: We're very steadfast in the fact that Dru has a very strong spirit, a kind soul, and we know that she has the strength overall to survive the situation. CNN Transcript Dec 4, 2003
India's movement for independence was marked by nonviolence as hundreds of thousands of Indians responded to Mahatma Gandhi's call for satyagraha, which means to be steadfast in truth.
While tenacity is an admirable quality to some degree; after all, he was re-elected by conveying his "steadfastness" versus Kerry's perceived waffling, it can be a debilitating and cumbersome attribute. October 2005
She steadfastly resisted all attempts to help her.
He steadfastly rejected criticisms of the company, yet was less than frank in disclosure of his recent share dealings. Times, Sunday Times
They are the lessons of steadfastness and trust, honor and humor and, above all, grace under pressure.
They had a steadfast, tenacious grip on what they believed should be brought to the profession.
Until his confession he had steadfastly denied that any of his companies had paid bribes.
He was said chief by reason of the principality in prelation; a stone by reason of his steadfastness in his passion; blaming with his mouth by reason of constancy in his preaching. The Golden Legend, vol. 4
Only by steadfastly maintaining an arm's-length relationship with the military-industrial complex can it preserve these distinctions.
Later, the division superintendent called the flagman to his office to compliment him on the steadfastness with which he stuck to his story. More Toasts
He steadfastly rejected criticisms of the company, yet was less than frank in disclosure of his recent share dealings. Times, Sunday Times
In their allowed pleasures and pastimes, let them wear that spiritual hauberk which is invulnerable to the darts of the wicked; let them steadfastly set their faces against whatever thy word disallows; and, should fiery trial and temptation beset them, enable them, having done all, to stand. Jacques Bonneval
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
Darcy remained steadfastly silent, his countenance unusually flushed.
Above all, he was a kind and steadfast friend. Times, Sunday Times
Examine your fallopian tubes, the balance between your fiery ovaries and steadfast uterus, in relation to creative and intimate partnerships. Wild Feminine
They have been there, they have been there, steadfast in the fight against terrorism.
And in fairness to the Bush administration, they've been pretty steadfast in urging the European Union to admit Turkey to their club.
From our roots as a pioneer in computed-assisted filmmaking, to our creation of an integrated digital studio, the new agency model we are building today, we have always been steadfastly committed to innovation. R/GA Motion Graphics Historical Reel 1977-2008 « Art & Business of Motion
Granted, these figures place the cheese industry steadfastly in the black.
The ‘reforms’ to which he says he is steadfastly pledged are not reforms at all.
He has been a steadfast supporter of balanced budgets and shrinking the size of government.
Rhum is famous not just as a National Nature Reserve but also for the splendid red sandstone Kinloch Castle, which commands sensational views from its steadfast position at the head of Loch Scresort.
The bread pudding is steadfastly untrendy.
The men ridicule him and laugh at him, but Wang Lung is steadfast in his resolution.
A policy the GOP is steadfast on, if you fail, then so what, you should not be held accountable. cmb White House launches counteroffensive over Drudge Report link
So he sat , with a steadfastly vacant gaze , pausing in his work.
All of which this gentle and courteous man steadfastly refused to connect with his music. Times, Sunday Times
Even Fritz appeared to be impressed with the belief that the shikaree was the most important personage in the party: for every time that the latter descended from the cliff the dog had paid his "devoirs" to him, frisking around, leaping up, and looking steadfastly in his face, as if congratulating him on being their deliverer! The Cliff Climbers A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters"
So there he lay asleep, the steadfast goodly Odysseus, fordone with toil and drowsiness.
It may require some imagination on the reader's part to believe in Eddie's steadfast attraction to older and older women, but it's not hard to imagine what older women love about An Interview With John Irving
Various pastries, tarts, scones and slices were on display, but my willpower stayed steadfast.
It is unfortunate and painful to see the fall of a dream city that earned a steadfast place in the international arena.
And as for her steadfast refusal to give her real name... little wonder. The Sun
His papacy was an intriguing mix of the warm and humane with steadfast readings of scripture and church doctrine.
When we steadfastly dedicate ourselves to the path of mentor and disciple, we can boundlessly manifest the wisdom and power that is inherent in our life.
Li expressed the Chinese government's appreciation for the Samoan government's steadfast support for the great cause of China's reunification.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
And thou shalt find me steadfast at thy side, whene'er occasion call. Rhesus
The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it was criticized in the newspapers.
Then he came down and stepped to her boldly, and looked steadfastly on his mirror, and struck with his sword stoutly once, and he did not need to strike again. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12)
Which rolls from steadfast truth, an unreturning stream. The Complete Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley
The daughter's steadfast refusal to enter into a state of matrimony is in large part due to having a secret lover of her own.
Once again, the American people have been steadfast and determined not to lose our nerve.
Katherine shrugged her shoulders and lifted her jaw (projecting a steadfast impression of mulish obduracy). BEHINDLINGS
For six months impious Hagarenes tried to make Zlata accept Islam, but she remained steadfast.
I for one will steadfastly resist any to justify violence as a means to an end.
So steadfast is Archer, that the West Indian is heard praising our hero's pluck and courage ever after.
One wild cry or another was in the lift -- of the hawk, or the glead, or the raven, or the eagle -- or when those fiends slept, of the peaceful heron, and sea-bird by wandering boys pursued in its easy flight, till the snow-white child of ocean wavered away far inland, as if in search of a steadfast happiness unknown on the restless waves. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2
Mendelizing characters which assume multiple allelomorphic conditions. 2 Pearson has steadfastly refused to admit that albinism in man is a Mendelizing character, because it may assume various forms ranging from colorless to quite heavily pigmented conditions (blondes). The Journal of Abnormal Psychology
What was impressive about her - moving even - was her steadfast refusal to do so.
He remained steadfast in his determination to bring the killers to justice.
Although he was frequently asked to ‘antique,’ or add a false patina, to his wares, he steadfastly refused.
The nudist magazines I am referring to also attempt a masquerade of non-homoerotic intent, they are steadfastly about nudism and naturalism, and the philosophies and lifestyles that are part of those subcultures.
He looked at me, with a trembling finger upon his hard-set lips, and the spade in his other hand quivered like a wind vane; but I became as firm as the monument beside me, and my heart, instead of fluttering, grew as steadfast as a glacier. Erema
The downside is that we often talked more about how to escape suffering than to be steadfast in it. Christianity Today
The laws of Nature, that is to say the laws of God, plainly made every human being a law unto himself, we must steadfastly refuse to obey those laws, and we must as steadfastly stand by the conventions which ignore them, since the statutes furnish us peace, fairly good government and stability, and therefore are better for us than the laws of God, which would soon plunge us into confusion and disorder and anarchy if we should adopt them.
And while they looked steadfastly at heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel.
This is also one reason why I remain so steadfastly resolute about concentrating on fantasy, science fiction and horror film.
Mr. Chamberlain's loyalty and support was steadfast, and I was sure of myself.

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