hold firm

phrase

: to refuse to change what one has been doing or believing

They are holding firm on their refusal to proceed.

Examples of hold firm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Cavs chose to hold firm and retain Mobley while the Sixers stole Brown from Boston. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 25 July 2026

Some banks may interpret the inflation report and Fed meeting as reasons to increase their rate offers while others may want to hold firm or reduce their rates slightly. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 29 June 2026

Nationally, the left often concedes first in the name of pragmatism, while more conservative factions hold firm and extract concessions. — Darius Khalil Gordon, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026

For now, though, Austin’s forecast remains dominated by warm, dry weather with no rain in sight — a pattern that’s expected to hold firm for most of the week. — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for hold firm

• affirm
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• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
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• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm