“He steadfastly maintained his independence and never allowed the Bank to become a poodle of political causes.”

“Though the threat of violence is ever-present, he steadfastly refuses to portray the kids as victims.”

“He had shaped his public career by steadfastly advancing Gandhian nonviolence and had worked in pacifist organizations for more than two decades.”

“The provisions of his parole were that he must keep out of saloons and work steadily every day.”

“Surprisingly, the mast, through all its heaving around in the gale, had remained steadily in place along with its attached boom.”

“Since 1988, Canadians have been turning out to vote in steadily decreasing numbers.”