| 单词 | take a firm stand |
| 例句 | I mastered the rising hysteria, lifted up my head, and took a firm stand on the stool. Jane Eyre 1847-10-16T00:00:00Z And they never had seen any organization of black men take a firm stand as we were. The Autobiography of Malcolm X 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z Moreover, he took a firm stand against the holdouts, as in the case of Gian-Carlo Wick, an outstanding Rad Lab theoretician. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Those cases belong to a less progressive time; with Brown, the music industry had the chance to take a firm stand. Is Chris Brown's rehabilitation now complete? 2012-07-14T23:06:20Z “It is the ultimate challenge to all of us to take a firm stand against violence - in soccer and in society as a whole,” Neuendorf said at the time. French policeman left in a coma by German hooligans at 1998 World Cup to attend Germany vs. France 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z “It is the ultimate challenge to all of us to take a firm stand against violence - in soccer and in society as a whole.” German soccer mourns death of 15-year-old who died after tournament brawl 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z “It is the ultimate challenge to all of us to take a firm stand against violence — in soccer and in society as a whole.” German soccer mourns teenager’s death after youth tournament 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Numerous faculty members and researchers have signed on to petitions urging the College Board to take a firm stand against censorship of ideas such as intersectionality and systemic racism. Conceding missteps, College Board pledges to revise Black studies course 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z So far, though, India has refrained from directly criticizing Russia, its major Cold War-era ally, while increasing imports of Russian oil, even as it has increasingly faced pressure to take a firm stand on Moscow. G-20 talks end in India without consensus on Ukraine war 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Delhi has increasingly faced pressure to take a firm stand against Moscow. G20 foreign ministers meeting: Ukraine to take centre stage at Delhi talks 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z China and India, whose leaders have publicly taken issue with Moscow’s actions, will be carefully watched — although there is little indication that either will take a firm stand. G-7 demands Russian withdrawal from Ukraine, pledges continued support 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The tone of “The Five” is generally light, but Tarlov will take a firm stand when one of the other co-hosts spouts misinformation. How Jessica Tarlov of 'The Five' became a liberal star on Fox News 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “We’re taking a firm stand in Florida for parents when we say instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation does not belong in the classroom where 5- and 6-year-old children are learning.” Florida teachers race to remake lessons as DeSantis laws take effect 2022-07-30T04:00:00Z The timing would mean DeSantis could still try to avoid taking a firm stand on the issue during his reelection campaign. Florida emerges as key battleground in state-by-state abortion fight 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Videos of demolitions of their properties were replayed on national television and won the government some admiration from citizens "for taking a firm stand against criminals". Bulldozers: How a machine has become a vehicle of injustice in India 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z Or would he find another escape hatch to avoid taking a firm stand? Analysis | Kevin McCarthy and the intoxication of power 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Even incoming Boston mayor Michelle Wu, arguably the most progressive of the lot, takes a firm stand against defund the police. America in 2021: From the end of empire to the prospect of a new civil war 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z The 36-member Biden commission disappointed many followers of the debate when it issued its final report draft this month by failing to take a firm stand in favor of any proposals, expansion or otherwise. Column: The idea of expanding the Supreme Court to blunt its right-wing bias gains traction 2021-12-17T05:00:00Z "The mayor and Kim Foxx have to take a firm stand. It is wrong for someone to walk in, break into a place. And if they get caught, they get let out," Perillo said. Brazen smash-and-grab suspects loot Chicago exotic store, steal millions in in merchandise 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z "Many people are taking a firm stand against these mandates around the country, and I wholeheartedly support that cause," he said. Travis Tritt cancels shows at venues that require vaccines, negative tests or masks 2021-10-19T04:00:00Z Chamber last week took a firm stand against reconciliation, promising to do “do everything we can” to prevent Congress from adopting the package in full. Corporate America launches massive lobbying blitz to kill key parts of Democrats’ $3.5 trillion economic plan 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z In a sign of the obstacles Democrats face, the Chamber of Commerce last week took a firm stand against the package, promising to do “everything we can” to prevent Congress from adopting it in full. Corporate America launches massive lobbying blitz to kill key parts of Democrats’ $3.5 trillion economic plan 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z As one of the leading medical and scientific institutions in the country, UC should long ago have taken a firm stand against religious incursions into medical care. Column: UC regents appear poised to surrender on Catholic healthcare restrictions 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z Not only did the board fail to take a firm stand on the most crucial issue raised by Trump’s behavior, but it also failed to justify its own existence. Column: Facebook's no-decision on banning Trump does no one any good 2021-05-05T04:00:00Z The time has long passed since the University of California took a firm stand against healthcare practices based on ideology rather than science. Column: UC faces more pressure to shun healthcare deals with Catholic hospitals, as it should 2021-02-21T05:00:00Z Edward Winfrey, 68, said Mr. Trump’s unwillingness to take a firm stand against the controversial group left him aghast. Trump’s cryptic ‘stand by’ comment sets off firestorm, shakes up campaign 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z If Trump fails to take a firm stand against Modi’s policies, the silence can be read as acquiescence, Van Hollen warned. Trump’s India trip mixes politics with policy, and offers the promise of his biggest rally yet 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z Mr. Rodrick said candidates who visit New Hampshire will be asked about the controversy and will be expected to take a firm stand. Joe Biden’s potential presidential campaign inflames rift between establishment Democrats, activists 2019-04-02T04:00:00Z It forces each candidate to take a firm stand on the issues he holds. Recent editorials from Texas newspapers 2018-08-21T04:00:00Z On the most controversial issue likely to face a Supreme Court nominee, Kavanaugh artfully dodged taking a firm stand. Brett Kavanaugh’s Journey to Becoming a Supreme Court Nominee 2018-07-10T04:00:00Z Did the Americans make the trip to take a firm stand against our attackers? Seven GOP lawmakers make a misguided trip to Russia 2018-07-05T04:00:00Z The alliance has taken a firm stand against Russia, it has begun to undertake long-delayed modernizations, and defense budgets are slowly but surely increasing. After ‘diplomatic equivalent of a multiple-car pileup,’ U.S. allies brace for NATO summit 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z Their relationship frayed further as the court took a firm stand in a series of cases protecting the civil liberties of individuals accused of subversion during the Red Scare. Review | A crusading chief justice and a cautious president 2018-05-18T04:00:00Z After the game, the former ace took a firm stand against a possible move to the bullpen. Callaway, Mets consider options with struggling Matt Harvey 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z The White House declined to take a firm stand on the proposal. Tax cut ‘trigger’ proposed to limit deficit 2017-11-29T05:00:00Z It’s unclear whether the Westlands board will take a firm stand, or postpone its vote because of the high cost. California farming district considers giant water tunnels 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z The state Department of Ecology should take a firm stand on behalf of sound science and deny the permit for this unpopular, poorly conceived coal terminal. Say no to Longview coal terminal 2017-08-31T04:00:00Z Democrats used the fireworks pledge to needle Gillespie over his reluctance to take a firm stand on Republican health-care bills in Congress. GOP candidate for governor pledges higher-grade fireworks 2017-07-02T04:00:00Z During the crisis, President Jackson “took a firm stand on the side of the union,” Mr. Meacham said, adding, “There are two stray Trumpian ideas that collided into each other when he talked.” Trump Appears to Question Necessity of Civil War 2017-05-01T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, some doctors say more families seem to want pediatricians to take a firm stand. Parents are insisting on doctors who insist on vaccinations 2016-11-12T05:00:00Z Coups are far less common these days; the African Union, often an ineffectual organisation, has recently taken a firm stand against them. The march of democracy slows 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z He has called on the international community to take a firm stand against terrorism and vowed to keep up Turkey’s struggle against terror groups. The Latest: France condemns ‘odious’ airport attack 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z He has called on the international community to take a firm stand against terrorism and vowed to keep up Turkey's struggle against terror groups. The Latest: Flights resume from US to Istanbul airport 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z By all appearances, the Republican made a plainly political decision without regard for the state’s needs: Jindal wanted to be president, so he took a firm stand against anything related to “Obamacare.” Louisiana takes a healthy step forward today 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z In her remarks Bokova insisted she would take a firm stand on human rights. Candidates for UN top job given public hearing 2016-04-12T04:00:00Z Judge Rakoff has taken a firm stand against insider trading in several rulings. Justices Take On a Muddled Issue: Insider Trading 2016-01-28T05:00:00Z Woodrow Wilson, the President, was a Democrat, and his party was divided on Prohibition, so he was not eager to divide it further by taking a firm stand. Prohibition and the Penal State 2015-12-21T05:00:00Z He followed it up by taking a firm stand in favour of Christmas. Does Donald Trump have a God problem? - BBC News 2015-09-28T04:00:00Z I will look forward to Republican presidential candidates rushing to the community to take a firm stand in support of religious liberty. This Week in God, 9.12.15 2015-09-12T04:00:00Z In an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal that appeared on Thursday night on the newspaper’s website, Rubio called for the US to take a firm stand in dealings with China. Walker and Rubio roll out foreign policy with tough talk on Isis and China 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Rubio called for the U.S. to take a firm stand in dealings with China in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal that appeared Thursday night on the newspaper's website. Walker says US 'cannot afford to lose the fight against radical Islamic terrorists' 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z Mrs. Clinton didn’t offer any policy proposals or take a firm stand on any issue, which has been her practice since she announced her run for president Sunday. Hillary Clinton in Iowa steps away from Obama health care, business policies 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Then-Commissioner Bart Giamatti, a Renaissance scholar who wrote movingly about the beauties of baseball, took a firm stand against Rose because he understood the threat that gambling poses to the game. New England editorial roundup 2015-03-28T04:00:00Z Those are the most fascinating of all because they take a firm stand on where, how and why a given area is scaling and at what pace. Roundup Of Cloud Computing And Enterprise Software Predictions For 2015 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z The NFL didn’t miss a chance to take a firm stand on domestic violence, suspending Vikings’ running back and accused child beater Adrian Peterson for the rest of the season without pay. Roger Goodell Boots Adrian Peterson For The Rest Of The Season 2014-11-18T05:00:00Z He pledged that the US would take a firm stand against Russia, offering political and economic support to Ukraine, while reinforcing Nato allies in eastern Europe and restated American commitment to Nato’s collective self-defence.” Obama vows to destroy Isis's 'brand of evil' as Iraq requests help from Britain 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z By taking a firm stand in Syria against both Assad and the Islamic State, we can send a strong signal to Iran’s leaders that the price for its troublemaking is going to rise. Iran remains America’s biggest challenge However, until May this year, India didn't take a firm stand against the US. Quora Question: Has the Obama Administration Destroyed The Relationship With India? He took a firm stand against the mathematics and English education standards that Louisiana, 44 other states and the District of Columbia have adopted. As 2016 nears, Jindal backs away from Common Core 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z The decision came as a shock to many in India, and prompted several politicians to take a firm stand on the issue. India’s LGBT Community: Don’t Vote BJP 2014-04-11T08:10:17Z Critics in Congress called on President Barack Obama's administration to take a firm stand to enforce the treaty. U.S. reviewing whether Russian missile tests violate treaty 2014-01-30T23:33:05Z At London, gay rights campaigners have called on the IOC to uphold the Olympic charter on equality and take a firm stand against homophobia, much as the Olympic movement has tackled racism and sexism. Africa archer comes out at London as gay role model 2012-08-05T12:16:28Z But Ms. Merkel’s ability to take a firm stand against Mr. Putin is also limited by Germany’s dependence on Russian natural gas. Germany Likely to Press Russia on Syrian Crisis 2012-06-01T13:56:29Z Let the minister and the other leaders take a firm stand for a square deal for the farm boys and girls in respect to work and play and sociability. Farm Boys and Girls 2012-04-21T02:00:21.733Z Then there's wisdom in taking a firm stand upon a point or so. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z But our people took a firm stand on the matter, sympathizing with the fugitive slaves and those who aided them on their way to freedom. Stories of the Badger State 2011-11-27T03:00:12.687Z The events of the past week underline the problem faced by European officials as they struggle to take a firm stand on human rights without driving Mr. Yanukovich closer to Moscow. Europe Signals Its Ire at Ukraine?s President Yanukovich 2011-10-19T01:27:27Z He was far more willing to seek accommodation than he was to take a firm stand.” Succeeding Blankfein at Goldman May Be Hurdle Too High for Cohn 2011-07-24T23:22:06Z The coalition also said that the six-nation regional bloc, known as the Gulf Cooperation Council, should also take a firm stand in condemning the attacks on demonstrators, or the tentative agreement will not move forward. Protests and Strikes Grow in Yemen as Deal on Ouster Advances 2011-04-28T02:10:08Z Representative Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who sits on the Ethics Committee, said members need to take a firm stand in order to restore the public’s trust in Congress, which are near all-time lows. House Votes Rare Censure of Rangel in Ethics Case 2010-12-03T00:03:00Z "The FDA must take a firm stand against companies who prey on the vulnerability of patients seeking hope and relief," Autor said. FDA warns makers of chelation treatments 2010-10-14T21:07:00Z So naturally this year, after all the fury, AIG decided to take a firm stand with its employees. 2010-02-06T02:01:00Z Peckover felt that if he did not take a firm stand at once he was lost. A Poached Peerage But if, as often happens, each of the mothers feels called upon from a high sense of duty to take a firm stand for the rights of her offspring, the case becomes much more serious. Village Life in China A Study in Sociology It was clear that Frank had taken a firm stand. A Boy Knight Lowell considered the war dishonorable and opposed to the principles of liberty, and he took a firm stand against it. Children's Stories in American Literature, 1660-1860 It was time we took a firm stand. Captain Macedoine's Daughter Marsden took a firm stand and informed the chiefs that if there were any more trading for firearms the mission would be withdrawn. A History of the English Church in New Zealand Whatever it costs us, let us be true Christians, and take a firm stand. Men of the Bible If I take a firm stand, it will be a lesson to them for life. A Boy Knight This year the National Council of Women took a firm stand and urged that each Province fully enfranchise its women and asked the Dominion Parliament to grant the Federal vote to women. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI Unless this country carries a militant peace policy into the court of nations, nobody will, and if we do not take a firm stand we ourselves will soon be at war. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume V It has already taken a firm stand among our highest works of literature and science. A Handbook of the English Language Having taken a firm stand, his rectitude presently moved him to further steps. Sundry Accounts Thus Liebig, in apparent Liebig's theory of fermentation agreement with Helmholtz, took a firm stand against the new doctrine with his famous "theory of fermentation" promulgated this same year. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Fortified by these successful experiments, the commissioners took a firm stand on the vital distinction, previously ignored, between poverty and pauperism. The Political History of England - Vol XI From Addington's Administration to the close of William IV.'s Reign (1801-1837) But against any perversive doctrine we must in all honesty take a firm stand. The Trail of the Hawk A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life There was to be a meeting of the owners in a few weeks, and at this meeting he had determined to take a firm stand. That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 But Pitt early resolved to take a firm stand on this subject. William Pitt and the Great War And I was quite willing to saddle my daughter with it; it was like taking a firm stand for my ideas. The Heart of Arethusa So when Tony said quite calmly, 'Do please throw the thing away, or burn it up,' I thought I ought to take a firm stand. Shelled by an Unseen Foe Our own governments only had taken a firm stand. Tarrano the Conqueror During his last years Sachs had become bitterly opposed to Darwinism, and in his masterly "Physiological Notes" he took a firm stand on the "internal factors of evolution." At the Deathbed of Darwinism A Series of Papers Something you said once about everybody having a right to do his duty as he saw it made Aunt Isobel take a firm stand and stick it out. Quin British Masonry has thus taken a firm stand against the Grand Orient. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements Of course he ought to have taken a firm stand weeks ago, and repelled advances that had stolen upon him so insidiously. The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma Take this as an illustration: The President wrote vigorous and proper notes about the Lusitania and took a firm stand with Germany. The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume II Now, if in the next regular session the President takes a firm stand against the ship subsidy that this discrimination gives, couldn't Congress be carried to repeal this discrimination? The Life and Letters of Walter H. Page, Volume I That is a bad, anti-national principle, and I hope the Unionist Party will take a firm stand against it. Constructive Imperialism From the beginning he had taken a firm stand against violent measures. Judith of the Plains Such parents are being unfair to young people, and the Committee considers that if right-thinking parents took a firm stand in this matter a sound lead would be given to the community as a whole. Report of the Special Committee on Moral Delinquency in Children and Adolescents They formed a new synod which adopted all the Confessions and took a firm stand in opposition to membership in secret societies. The Lutherans of New York Their Story and Their Problems I see, sir, that you have taken a firm stand and will do as you please. The Poor Gentleman But the son took a firm stand for his independence. The World's Great Men of Music Story-Lives of Master Musicians Personally, I hope that we take a firm stand. The Land of Deepening Shadow Germany-at-War Strong support for the Government in taking a firm stand against France was manifested in both Houses of Congress. Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism This concerned the boy's feelings and rights, so that she suddenly found herself forced to take a firm stand—affection, justice, and even mercy, now forbidding her to yield. Round Anvil Rock A Romance I took a firm stand on the universal theory of the Atonement, He wanted to know what that would lead to; evidently hoping to commit me to Universalism. Love's Final Victory He had been surprised into damaging admissions; but here he would take a firm stand. The Story of Kennett They, with you, are fully of the opinion that it is high time to take a firm stand against the no-government doctrine. Woman and the Republic — a Survey of the Woman-Suffrage Movement in the United States and a Discussion of the Claims and Arguments of Its Foremost Advocates When I make up my mind to do a thing, I take a firm stand, and listen to no one on earth! Plays But when a druggist, with a shop in Bond Street, proposed his daughter, Miss Hannah took a firm stand. Clara Hopgood My dear sister, in this crisis you will have to take a firm stand with the rest of us. Miss Lou "I am a man," I said, promptly, taking a firm stand. Hilda Wade, a Woman with Tenacity of Purpose Look you, sirs," said Garnache, taking a firm stand, "I will engage in my boots and on this very spot or not at all. Saint Martin's Summer I mastered the rising hysteria, lifted up my head, and took a firm stand on the stool. Jane Eyre And now her father and mother had taken a firm stand and commanded that the engagement be broken. Martin Eden |
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