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Verb

Resist attack

To remain in a specified state or position, especially in readiness or expectation

Interjection

Used to request that someone wait for something or someone

Adjective

Stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose

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Verb

Resist attack

“Over the years critics have noted that Terry often found it difficult to hold the line on a budget.”

Verb

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To remain in a specified state or position, especially in readiness or expectation

Interjection

Used to request that someone wait for something or someone

Adjective

Stubbornly, and usually unreasonably, holding to an opinion, decision or purpose

standing one's ground

sticking to one's guns

full of determination

focused^US

focussed^UK

fossilized^US

fossilised^UK

proof against persuasion

passionate

iron-jawed

heady

as stubborn as a mule

committed to the idea of

with one's feet dug in

with one's toes dug in

galvanized^US

galvanised^UK

sombre^UK

somber^US

chiseled^US

chiselled^UK

not subject to change

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

armored^US

armoured^UK

unfavorable^US

with a will of one's own

determined to have one's own way

as tough as old boots

intensely competitive

in-your-face

fiercely competitive

stop at nothing

having killer instinct

clamouring^UK

clamoring^US

of the utmost importance

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