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stand fast
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Princeton's WordNet
stand pat, stand firm, hold firm, stand fastverb
refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief
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stand fast
Stand fast is a phrase indicating to remain firm or persevere under challenging conditions and refuse to abandon one's position or belief. It often implies demonstrating resilience or determination in face of adversity, pressure, criticism, or temptation. It can also be used in military contexts instructing personnel to remain in their current location or position.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
stand fast
In artillery, the order at which all action on the position ceases immediately.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
stand fast
Is the term used as a caution to some particular part of a line or column, to remain quiescent while the rest are moving.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stand fast in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stand fast in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of stand fast in a Sentence
The city is united and we shall stand fast.
In all the work we do, our most valuable asset can be the attitude of self-examination. It is forgivable to make mistakes, but to stand fast behind a wall of self-righteousness and make the same mistake twice is not forgivable.
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