steadfastly
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The county has steadfastly avoided taking a position on the district attorney’s freeze request, determined not to blow up a settlement that officials want over and done with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The construct of volatility derivatives has remained steadfastly bullish all month.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
Throughout the WBC, the Venezuelans steadfastly refused to discuss the ongoing turmoil back home or talk about their hosts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 18, 2026
Takaichi has vowed that Japan will steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace.
From Barron's ● Feb. 27, 2026
The little wireless operator dissolved in a fit of gleeful laugher, but still steadfastly held up the umbrella over Maddie’s head.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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