firm hand
Example Sentences
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“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
"We need someone who will take a firm hand," Ruz added.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
"So I went back and played all the records we were listening to when we started - not to repeat ourselves, but to get a firm hand on the identity again."
From BBC • May 8, 2025
At a free Sodo vaccine clinic for Seattle Public Schools families last week, part-time pediatrician Dr. Melanie Ito’s bright energy and firm hand kept the stream of kids and teens moving smoothly.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2023
“You need to be out there,” she said as she put a firm hand on Sydney’s back and helped move her in the right direction.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
