firm hand
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Orator William M. Evarts declared: “I tell you that when the statue of Washington sustains in its firm hand the splintered flag-staff of Fort Sumter, it means something.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
According to the researchers, the material outperformed commercially available hemostatic agents, achieving an adhesive strength greater than '40kPa,' which is strong enough to withstand firm hand pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Domingo told me at the time that he felt Conlon was the obvious choice to bring a firm hand to the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
"We need someone who will take a firm hand," Ruz added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
“It takes a firm hand with chickens,” he said.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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