1. She took a firm stand on nuclear disarmament.

2. They took a firm stand against drugs in the school.

3. Dauntless decided to take a firm stand in the matter.

4. The decision to take a firm stand comes after local councillors revealed the misery suffered by many of their constituents.

5. Take a firm stand against unnecessary incentives.

6. But we must take a firm stand — even unto death — on the truth as we see it now.

7. The government decided to take a firm stand on admitting more foreigners to do business in the country.

8. Only after information is in balance,() can industry take a firm stand in competitive market.

9. Mr. A doesn't have the guts to take a firm stand; he sticks his head in the sand and refuses to deal this problem.

10. Take a firm stand against putting expediency above principle; bluff ahead of facts.

11. Handing his keys to the parking valet, he decided that he would take a firm stand.

12. Second, negotiators should express their expected purpose definitely and take a firm stand in the negotiation.

13. But if anyone persists in using violence against us, tries to bully us and resorts to repression, the Communist Party will have to take a firm stand.

14. The politically influential and increasingly vocal military is also likely to keep the pressure on the leadership to take a firm stand.