Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, one of the most important habits for the acquisition of a generous and noble character, is to learn to act individually, unswerved by the feelings and opinions of others.

From The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings by Stowe, Harriet Beecher

Gentle in his strength, unobtrusive in his modesty, and unswerved by partisan clamor, he endeavors to do what he—from his personal and political standpoint—regards as right.

From Perley's Reminiscences, v. 1-2 of Sixty Years in the National Metropolis by Poore, Benjamin Perley

With bitter smile of resolution nerved To try new issues, holding faith unswerved, Promise they gathered from the rich blood shed.

From Poems — Volume 3 by Meredith, George