stand fast
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There’s no guarantee either justice will stand fast.
From Slate • Nov. 28, 2023
“Our nation’s soldiers and national security team will continue to stand fast at their posts to defend our country,” she said.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2023
In the afternoon Mr. Kaboré’s Twitter account published a message in which he urged people to stand fast behind their tottering democracy.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2022
Border Patrol continues to stand fast on the southern U.S. border.
From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2021
Now they stand fast beside The Beast, as my fellow rider says, determined to help us.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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