Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun That which stands firm, showing strength and resistance to change; something strongly rooted either physically or mentally.
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Examples
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Our "standfast" was lifted as of Sunday, and Peace Corps drove those of us who were in Tashkent home (except for those flying out West).
Wanderlustress: 2004
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Our "standfast" was lifted as of Sunday, and Peace Corps drove those of us who were in Tashkent home (except for those flying out West).
Safe And Sound... 2004
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Fortunately, we were released the next morning, but were on standfast for the rest of the weekend – meaning we had to stay in site.
Archive 2008-11-01 Belizean' A New Trail 2008
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Fortunately, we were released the next morning, but were on standfast for the rest of the weekend – meaning we had to stay in site.
Belizean' A New Trail Belizean' A New Trail 2008
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We volunteers are on standfast right now which means we can´t travel outside of this area in Pantoja.
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Dee says that standfast has been lifted for Peace Corps Uzbekistan.
Safe And Sound... 2004
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Needless to say, I am ok, and all volunteers have been place on “standfast”, which means to stay put, not to leave our present locations, and to be alert.
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Needless to say, I am ok, and all volunteers have been place on “standfast”, which means to stay put, not to leave our present locations, and to be alert.
Wanderlustress: 2004
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I'm glad to hear that they lifted standfast so quickly.
Safe And Sound... 2004
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The ability to standfast when everyone is screaming the sky is falling is a quality I cherish.
Top Ten Reasons Miss Snark Loves You Miss Snark 2005
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