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Resolved to alter the dates quickly (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

steadfast

'resolved' is the definition.
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'alter the dates quickly' is the wordplay.
'alter' indicates anagramming the letters.
'quickly' becomes 'fast' ('fast' can be a synonym of 'quickly').
'dates' is an anagram of 'stead'.
'stead'+'fast'='STEADFAST'

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for steadfast that I've seen before include "Unfaltering" , "Strong" , "Constant, not changing or yielding" , "Firm and unwavering" , "Resolutely firm" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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