be firm
Example Sentences
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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
But he told the programme Ukraine’s allies needed to be "firm" and "not signal this kind of dither and dilemma".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2024
“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
