Defense Department officials have steadfastly defended the plane, and did so again today.

In the past, the officers have steadfastly defended each other from all accusations.

Like all senior officials, he steadfastly defends Iran's right to develop nuclear technology.

The Administration has steadfastly defended these programs from assaults by conservative legislators.

Whatever disappointment Johnson might have felt about a backlash, he showed little publicly, steadfastly defending his team.

The administration has steadfastly defended the program and has warned of a serious threat to national security were it stopped.

Bush administration officials have steadfastly defended the order, saying it is intended merely to create an orderly process for releasing presidential records.

Despite that information deficit, champions of American public opinion have steadfastly defended its ability to fill in the holes and make rational choices.

She steadfastly defended a brilliant but neglected play, "Out Cry," which was dedicated to her.

But the Mayor, in numerous public statements, has steadfastly defended the effectiveness of the operation as well as the administration's hiring policies.