stand firm
idiom
: to refuse to change a decision, position, etc.
The judge stood firm in her ruling.
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It will be secured by men and women of courage who stand firm in the truth, by families that live in faith, by communities that choose virtue over chaos.
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Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
All broadcasters must stand firm in defense of free expression and the First Amendment, not capitulate to a policy of political appeasement.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Republican House leadership can only lose a couple of votes if Democrats stand firm in opposition to the measure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Although some worried that the killing could lead to new gun control proposals, others believe gun owners will stand firm against such measures.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
All broadcasters must stand firm in defense of free expression and the First Amendment, not capitulate to a policy of political appeasement.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Republican House leadership can only lose a couple of votes if Democrats stand firm in opposition to the measure.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 Sep. 2025
Although some worried that the killing could lead to new gun control proposals, others believe gun owners will stand firm against such measures.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stand firm
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“Stand firm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20firm. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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