Sentence examples for held firm on from inspiring English sources

Even so, the commission held firm on Friday.

But Mr. Blahnik has held firm on prices for at least three seasons.

And, although Murray held firm on his service points, the Frenchman clinched the set with a superb drop volley.

During the Frankfurt talks Mrs. Merkel and Mr. Trichet held firm on use of the bailout fund.

"I held firm on a number of other things that made them a little embarrassed," Mr. Miele added.

This time President Nicolas Sarkozy has held firm on the retirement age, and given ground only at the margin.

Mr. Bloomberg is apparently holding firm on one tax increase he has long resisted: the income tax for the city's wealthiest residents.

Greenhill & Company is one of a small group of influentially privately held firms on Wall Street that include Lazard and Rothschild.

China is also holding firm on the "one China" principle in its pending agreement to join the World Trade Organization.

We all love Elizabeth Warren, but one doubts the Administration would hold firm on appointing her if it can get a decent and timely deal on the debt ceiling.

He may not gain many friends by holding firm on pension reform.