Sentence examples for show a firm from inspiring English sources

The RFU must show a firm hand when it sits down with Vunipola this week but it should not look for a silver bullet to solve the two issues it faces in one go.

Dabi argues that he was even-handed and that it was "necessary to show a firm hand in the face of dissent that threatened to spiral out of control".

Mr. Elías said Spaniards, hardened by years of regional terrorism from Basque separatists but unaccustomed to the scale of carnage on March 11, expected any government to show a firm resolve against terror.

It's all on page 92: "It seems to me that each generation of parents gets weaker and kids seem to have less and less discipline … I really believe parents need to show a firm hand where necessary.

By tracing the mitochondrial DNA of these hair samples, researchers were able to trace maternal ancestry and show a firm link between modern Aboriginal Australians and a single population who arrived here 50,000 years ago.

Goldman's conduct in the two years leading up to the near-implosion of the financial system show a firm dedicated to "sticking it to their own clients," said Senator Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat who chairs the panel that produced the report.

The manager has been brilliant at being a friend as well as an employer, but when he has been required to show a firmer streak, he has not backed down.

President Obama has shown a firm commitment to using government to help foster growth.

As her trusted maid, Ghita, Paula Delligatti showed a firm, cool, accurate sound; Dean Elzinga delivered a solid performance as Don Estoban, the Majordomo.

Since his earliest days getting arrested for protesting segregation, Sanders has shown a firm commitment to advancing a progressive agenda.

His String Quartet No. 1 ("Nine Variations," 1959) shows a firm grasp of serialism, with a Webernian economy and lucidity.