unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ 
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast, uncompromising
unflinching determination
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he was unflinching in his determination to see that justice was done
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Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2025
The last time Trump took aim at these laws, New York had unflinching leaders willing to stand up for immigrant New Yorkers and for public safety.
—Peter L. Markowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Known for his unflinching explorations of youth culture, addiction, and rebellion, Clark first gained recognition with Tulsa, a book of photography documenting teenage drug use and disaffected lifestyles in his hometown.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Rasoulof’s career has been marked by his unflinching focus on the social and political struggles within Iran.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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unflinching
adjective
un·flinch·ing
ˌən-ˈflin-chiŋ
: not flinching or shrinking : steadfast
unflinchingly
adverb
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