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steadfastly

American  
[sted-fast-lee, -fahst-, -fuhst-] / ˈstɛdˌfæst li, -ˌfɑst-, -fəst- /

adverb

  1. in a way that is fixed, steady, or firm.

    Her eyes remained steadfastly fixed on the fire.

    The sheriff has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.


Other Word Forms

  • oversteadfastly adverb
  • unsteadfastly adverb

Etymology

Origin of steadfastly

steadfast ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

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Takaichi has vowed that Japan will steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters and airspace.

From Barron's

Takaichi said after her election win that Tokyo would bolster its defences and "steadfastly protect" its territory.

From Barron's

Takaichi said Monday that under her leadership Japan -- which hosts some 60,000 US military personnel -- would bolster its defences and "steadfastly protect" its territory.

From Barron's

Takaichi on Monday vowed that Japan would "steadfastly protect its territory, territorial waters, airspace".

From Barron's

As “The Testament of Ann Lee” steadfastly weaves between dark and light, trials and triumphs, Fastvold and Seyfried create an image of faith so powerful that it makes a mere movie look like a miracle.

From Salon