be firm

Example Sentences

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The interior minister said the security forces would be "firm" in their response.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

France launched their Six Nations defence with an impressive 36-14 win at home to Ireland and will be firm favourites to add to Wales' woes.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Mui tries to latch onto her frustration, underlining how Mamdani will be firm in pushing back on Trump.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

“As the chancellor, timing is my call. We plan to be consistent and we plan to be firm and we plan to abide by the directive.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

Cult members, who tend to be firm believers in their system, generally do not consider themselves to be in a cult.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz