The two have steadfastly insisted Deep Throat is a real individual and kept his name secret.

Yet he steadfastly insisted on remaining on the dirt floor.

Germany has steadfastly insisted that the gold reserves should be held for true emergencies.

He has steadfastly insisted that he and his company are innocent of any wrongdoing.

But campaign officials have steadfastly insisted, on and off the record, that the leak was not authorized, and other Democrats say they believe them.

The major airlines have steadfastly insisted that the business traveler has merely cut back on trips, and will one day resume more frequent flying.

Fassel has steadfastly insisted that the rugged Graham is the starter, no strings attached.

Mr. Henriquez has steadfastly insisted that he is innocent.

Similarly, purists who have steadfastly insisted on preserving the distinction between "eager" and "anxious" now seem doomed to lose.