Sentence examples similar to stood firm on going from inspiring English sources

At the last face-off between the White House and Republicans over budget issues in February, Republicans stood firm on letting across-the-board spending cuts go into effect March 1 despite dire warnings from the administration the cuts would damage the economy.

And when I went to college in Kingston, I stood firm on that vow — to the point of overcompensation.

He stood firm on the credit-slip dictum.

Throughout the week Mr. Graham stood firm on his proposal.

The Kremlin has also stood firm on other territorial disputes.

The government stood firm on the milk issue.

In contrast, North Carolina has stood firm on its legislation.

As the speech was winding down, Nixon confessed to yet another "crime" (in effect demonstrating his honesty and integrity) but announced that he was going to stand firm on his decision to keep the questionable contribution he was about to disclose.

France has continued to stand firm on the demand that Assad must go if the four-and-a-half-year-long war is to end.

The fight would go on for hours, but I would stand firm on my 86-year-old legs.

"My constituents want me to stand firm on cutting spending.