firm hand

The country needs to believe it is guided by a firm hand that is confident it will prevail and bring victory.

The British public may be able to handle a period of uncertainty, but our economy cannot: it needs a firm hand immediately.

But sharp eyes, a firm hand, and unerring judgment were needed for every foot of the way.

His cartoons are flowingly and correctly executed with a firm hand, like the fair copy of a school essay.

But Quin had already got out, and was holding the door with a large, firm hand.

Quin put a firm hand on her arm and piloted her back to her suit-case.

The letter was hastily indited, in a clear, firm hand, and partook of its writer's decision of character.