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
"We need someone who will take a firm hand," Ruz added.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025
"But the problem is when it becomes harmful and dangerous to society you've crossed a line, so it needs regulating and it needs a firm hand."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2023
“For one thing, that brother of yours needs a firm hand because he’s headed for trouble. He’s wilder than the wind, and nagging him does no good.”
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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