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take a firm stand::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | insist |
| Has types | assert, asseverate, hold firm, maintain, stand fast, stand firm, stand pat |
Examples of take a firm stand
take a firm stand
I strongly encourage you to take a firm stand on this in support of yourself.
From the psychcentral.com
Our political leaders need to do the right thing and take a firm stand for clean air.
From the kansas.com
Normal society must take a firm stand if this unacceptable behaviour is ever going to end.
From the independent.co.uk
But this past year it looked like the FDA was finally ready to take a firm stand on the issue.
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Its government is so divided over Burundi that the president, Benjamin Mkapa, will not take a firm stand.
From the economist.com
China is feeling similar pressure to take a firm stand on the increasingly chaotic situation in Syria.
From the economist.com
However, Giles said Bhumibol was never powerful enough or independent enough to take a firm stand on the matter.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Many shouted hostile slogans against Germany and called for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to take a firm stand on the incident.
From the cnn.com
Paul also aimed some of his attacks at Conway, saying that during a recent debate he wouldn't take a firm stand on cap and trade.
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