Sentence examples for firmly by from inspiring English sources

These claims were initially rejected firmly by the SPA.

But then she grabbed me firmly by the wrist.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was standing firmly by Mr Ahmadinejad at last Friday's prayers.

His second and final exile was handled politely but firmly by officers of the Royal Navy.

Tomorrow they can grow toward success, anchored firmly by their roots.

Umm Sayyaf was with them too, held firmly by another soldier.

Many questioned the wisdom of employing a woman, but Murray stood firmly by his decision.

"The violent element must be fought very firmly by police and the law," said Ladhari.

She stood firmly by her husband's side during his long political career.

A spokeswoman for al-Jazeera, responding after publication, said the network "stands firmly by Mr Fawzy".

Because the Tube is so vital for the capital's economy, it has the city firmly by the proverbials.