Definitions
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- adjective
consistent anddependable in one'sbehaviour orperformance
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective consistent in performance or behavior
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Examples
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In terms of private religious behavior one finds virtually the same rock-steady levels of religiosity.
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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Smart, sexy, rock-steady dad to two terrific teenage girls, he appeared without fanfare, drama, or angst...but I fell for him anyway.
Debra Goldstein: Life as an IndieMom: Babe Meets Boy Debra Goldstein 2011
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Driving and fortifying that reason with an unprecedented fearlessness, laser-like focus, unrelenting, rock-steady resolve and incredible intensity, the mission to fulfill a dedication can inspire lesser-known underdogs to reach dreams once thought unattainable.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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Driving and fortifying that reason with an unprecedented fearlessness, laser-like focus, unrelenting, rock-steady resolve and incredible intensity, the mission to fulfill a dedication can inspire lesser-known underdogs to reach dreams once thought unattainable.
One Season William Fredrick Cooper 2011
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Smart, sexy, rock-steady dad to two terrific teenage girls, he appeared without fanfare, drama, or angst...but I fell for him anyway.
Debra Goldstein: Life as an IndieMom: Babe Meets Boy Debra Goldstein 2011
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It was big and serious-looking, and he held it rock-steady in his gloved hand.
Unspeakable Laura Griffin 2010
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It was big and serious-looking, and he held it rock-steady in his gloved hand.
Unspeakable Laura Griffin 2010
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She was being lowered onto the hoverboard, which waited rock-steady just above the water.
Scott Westerfeld: Uglies Quartet Scott Westerfeld 2010
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It was big and serious-looking, and he held it rock-steady in his gloved hand.
Unspeakable Laura Griffin 2010
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Nix, covered in mud, stood inside the pen, and Charlie stood on the other side of the rail, his pistol held in one rock-steady hand.
Rot & Ruin Jonathan Maberry 2010
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