But Mr. Williams's steadfast executive style since he took office in 1999 has impressed large parts of the city, particularly in the predominantly white northwest quarter.
In the latest calibration of his loyalties, Mr. Abu Risha has become a steadfast supporter of Kurdistan-style autonomy for the Sunni desert regions of western and northern Iraq, a position gaining traction in provincial councils.
The producer's steadfast craftsmanship and loud personal style made him an early celebrity d.j., who would likely shudder at that classification; he'll deliver a rare Stateside set at Output, on Sept. 14, a show to prioritize.
That has created a backlash against Barcelona's style and their steadfast, almost evangelical commitment to it, which came together in the Spain-are-boring debate of Euro 2012, one that appeared in Spain, not just abroad.
It's a body-swap comedy in which beleaguered father Jason Bateman has a Face/Off-style exchange with steadfast singleton Ryan Reynolds so each can enjoy the perks of the other's lifestyles.
Israelis have a way of being simultaneously frenzied and steadfast.
(Chinen) Bill Goodwin Quartet (Friday and Saturday) A steadfast and tasteful drummer with extensive sideman credentials, Bill Goodwin belatedly celebrates his 70th birthday in style — at the helm of a quartet with Mulgrew Miller on piano, Adam Niewood on saxophones and Ray Drummond on bass.
One of those faculty members, Professor Amsterdam, referring to Mr. Redlich's lifelong, outspoken opposition to the death penalty, said, "His style in this and in every one of the important fights he fought was selfless, steadfast, unsensational".
El Tri won with a style and character that should be familiar to the Americans: falling behind early, refusing to surrender, prevailing with steadfast resolve.
