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firm hand

NOUN

heavy hand

Synonyms

WEAK

big stick iron boot iron hand strong hand tight rein tight ship

NOUN

iron hand

Synonyms

WEAK

big stick control grip heavy hand high hand iron boot iron fist iron rule jackboot mailed fist strong hand tight grasp tight hand tight rein tight ship

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"We need someone who will take a firm hand," Ruz added.

From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025

Under her firm hand, my classmates and I marched through our ABCs in unison, voicing each letter like an orchestra tuning for a show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 15, 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

I didn’t see a soul, so I almost fainted when I felt a firm hand on my shoulder.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

firm hand

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