Sentence examples for they were steadfast from inspiring English sources

For the Afghans' part, they were steadfast in their denials that they had not done anything.

But they were steadfast and eager, which everyone hoped would be enough.

Two of his son's servants, Yogoemon and his wife, were convicted of being Christian but refused to recant their faith under torture (reverse hanging, called "Tsurushi", 釣殺し) and as a result died in August 1637 (as the lives of Christians were spared if they recanted, these executions indicate that they were steadfast and refused to deny their faith).

"They are steadfast in their decision to carry on the legacy of Trayvon," he said.

Their work doesn't make them rich, their accomplishments are oft unsung, but they are steadfast in their efforts.

That's what's so great about young people -- they are steadfast and stubborn and relentless in their quest to express their opinions.

The actions have led to tensions between church officials and the women, who say they are steadfast in their faith but want to play a more significant role in the life of a religion that claims over 15 million adherents worldwide.

Make sure the environment in stimulating enough to keep your Potbelly engaged, Because of their food obsession they can be aggressive with young children, in their eternal quest for treats, however with the right kind of training, attention, and environment they are steadfast friends and companions.

"These are voters who, even when they were disappointed in Obama, were steadfast in their electoral support for him," said Madden.

Spain and Britain were steadfast supporters of the American-backed war.

They eventually retreated from the statement that it was a flare gun, but even so, they have been steadfast that it was not involved in DeFeo.