He pressured them to continue touring, but they steadfastly refused. As a preceptor loves his disciple, so may we love each other steadfastly and faithfully. Iyers generally lead orthodox lives and adhere steadfastly to their customs and traditions. Maverick steadfastly refused to brand his cattle. Isaac applied considerable pressure on Keroularios to resign, but the latter steadfastly refused. However, Genos remains steadfastly convinced that justice demanded vengeance against and destruction of the cyborg. Arcand always was steadfastly opposed to Quebec nationalism. The Southern press steadfastly defended Forrest's reputation. The union disputed those figures and steadfastly opposed those changes. Following their conviction, the Birmingham Six continued to steadfastly maintain their innocence. Despite brief affairs, Biggles and his chums remain steadfastly single. Wessels has steadfastly denied this accusation. White's daughters steadfastly maintained his innocence. Many English politicians became steadfastly opposed to any major political change. Other critics claim that the issues of labor and environment are steadfastly ignored.