I have been a steadfast defender of the Lord of the Rings films against complains about the assorted deviations from the books.

To the press, however, he was a steadfast defender of all "the gentlemen I played with."

Reconstructions foster steadfast defenders of the old order.

She was a steadfast defender of civil liberties, fighter for social justice and served as a valued member of the Boehm Foundation Board of Trustees.

This steadfast defender of the realm fell into the job almost by chance 30 years ago.

For almost two months, the shelling continued until the steadfast defenders were finally compelled to abandon Battery Wagner, their last position on the island, on 6 September.

Having originated from immigrants' roots, El Centro has long been a steadfast defender of the many people who have arrived in Seattle legally or not, seeking work.

Mason was a steadfast defender of the principle of cognitive liberty, and he made public statements in defence of the freedom of speech.

And Mr. Goss has remained a steadfast defender of Mr. Bush.

He has been has a steadfast defender of abortion rights and voted for bills that provided Federal financing for 100,000 additional police officers and 100,000 additional teachers.