Sentence examples for is taking firm from inspiring English sources

Thailand is taking firm control of the frontier.

Mr. Mandela, rather than protesting the decision, said it "confirms that our new democracy is taking firm root.

It continues to claim it is taking firm action to rein in the militiamen, despite evidence to the contrary, and that the conflict's toll is far lower than that reported by aid agencies.

The director of the Bangkok-based foundation, Steven Galster, said: "This not only sends a message to wildlife traffickers that the Philippine government is taking firm action against the illegal ivory trade, but also takes a stand against corruption by burning their ivory stockpile so it cannot be stolen then sold into the black market".

Democrats, sensing they have enormous leverage going into the end-of-year fiscal showdown, are taking firm stands.

"He's taking firm control of the government, and that's what the county has needed, stronger management," Mr. Guardino said.

"The police are taking firm control of an area west of Kabul and we hope to arrest them as soon as possible and release those abducted".

There are indications that this awareness may be taking firmer root, and perhaps in places where it is currently most crucial.

Alabama's supreme court is taking a firm stand against gay marriage, barring local probate judges from issuing licenses to gay and lesbian couples.

Reddit is taking a firm stance against bullying, harassment, and content that encourages violence, and will hide the worst content from its site.

The Obama administration is trying to have it both ways on the "morning after" pill, and by doing so is taking a firm anti-scientific stand for irrationality.