firm hand
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According to the researchers, the material outperformed commercially available hemostatic agents, achieving an adhesive strength greater than '40kPa,' which is strong enough to withstand firm hand pressure.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026
Domingo told me at the time that he felt Conlon was the obvious choice to bring a firm hand to the company.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
“The country needs a firm hand to stop organized crime,” said Gina Pilay, a Chilean pharmacist who plans to vote for Kast next month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2025
"I didn't live through that time, but we need someone who takes a firm hand like he did," Vicente Sepulveda, a 20-year-old engineering student, told AFP.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2025
She came closer to the girl and bent toward her, putting a firm hand on Ash’s shoulder.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
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