Sentence examples for try to be firm from inspiring English sources

I try to be firm, but we leave the supermarket with rolls, cheese and an unhealthful treat.

I know your patience is wearing thin, but try to be firm but kind.

Try to be firm when you speak, but not offensive.

Try to be firm and consistent in your handling of the horse.

Marilyn Rose said her husband was not angry over what had happened at the hospital, but he tried to be firm in insisting that the autopsy be done in Texas.

Try to be kind, yet firm.

Try to be compassionate, but firm.

You can try to be cool, while having a firm hand over her at the same time.

Since there is a big cost to getting predictions wrong (share prices often drop by 10-20% when they are missed) firms try to be realistic.

Still, I tried to be polite but firm.

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