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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act firmly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when advising someone to take decisive and strong action in a situation.
Example: "In negotiations, it's important to act firmly to ensure your interests are protected."
Alternatives: "take a strong stance" or "respond decisively."
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They should act firmly, but not be very sure that he's acting correctly.
The international community should speak out plainly and act firmly.
At times it is bound to act firmly, even severely.
He must order them to act firmly and even-handedly to stop the killings.
George H.W. Bush worried that he lacked the public mandate to act firmly against Iraq.
Mr. Deuba has said he will act firmly against those who commit human rights abuses.
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Cleveland acted firmly.
Conscious of this, the Mexican government has acted firmly to contain and eradicate this problem.
Mr Guzman fears that fraud could be "widespread" unless the court acts firmly.
So far, he has acted firmly over the Corsican affair, sacking the prefect and ordering an official investigation.
The Northern Alliance and the government in Kabul have acted firmly against Mr. Jaffar's attempts to win power by force.
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