| They set themselves in opposition to Hitler and were determined to stand firm no matter what the cost. |
| It needs to reconfirm basic environmental principles and be ready to stand firm on them in the face of increasing pressure for development. |
| If, however, he doesn't stand firm, he will be ridiculed as someone who talked big and couldn't stand the heat in the kitchen. |
| All those who regard themselves as progressives must stand firm in the face of this new politics. |
| The prescription for this dilemma is for contracting offices to stand firm and not take on this type of assignment. |
| They want the Canadian government to stand firm and clearly tell its trading partners that it cannot accept the text. |
