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steadfast

/ˈstɛdfæst/ adjective C2
  1. Fixed or unchanging; steady.
  2. Firmly loyal or constant; unswerving. · steadfast support· steadfast commitment

Comparative steadfaster · Superlative steadfastest

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It was an earnest, steadfast gaze, but she often doubted whether there were much admiration in it, and sometimes it seemed nothing but absence of mind.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 210 · B2
The words took away my breath for an instant but a glance at the placid face and steadfast eyes of my companion showed that no surprise was intended.
The Hound of the Baskervilles, p. 79 · C1
“Do you think you are engaged with a pygmy like yourself?” said Bertuccio, in so calm a tone, and with so steadfast a look, that Andrea was moved to the very soul.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1044 · C1
The count took out a small quantity of this with a gilt spoon, and offered it to Morrel, fixing a long steadfast glance upon him.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 1098 · C1

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