Sentence examples for be firm over from inspiring English sources

Nor is it America's fault that Russia wasted the years of high oil prices.Most of all, Mr Obama needs to be firm over Russia's ambitions to dominate the countries along its western and southern borders.

The soil does not need to be firm over the seeds, in fact it should be rather light and fluffy.

June's price dip, he said "does not fundamentally change our view that house prices are likely to be firmer over the second half of the year amid improving activity.

Do not push so hard that the paper tears; the motion should be firm but over quickly.

The British Chambers of Commerce has said we need young people leaving our schools to have good soft skills [such as character and resilience]." Thirdly, she argues, there should be firmer action over teachers' workloads.

Mr Xi is also likely to face pressure from Western powers to be firmer with Russia over its actions in Ukraine.

Should Hampshire find themselves playing Second Division cricket in the County Championship next season, there have been firm indications over the past three days that the men from the Rose Bowl will not be lost to the top flight for long.

Check that the flip over saw is firm and does not move.

Use good quality fruit that is firm and sound, but not over-ripe.

Clegg is standing firm over his demands for an apology, telling LBC 97.3 Radio that his view had not changed at all.

Mercedes are standing firm over a plan to block any attempt by their rivals to relax the engine freeze rules.