Meanings of decided stand in English

He took a decided stand against the repeal of the Missouri Compromise.

All the other manuals I have mentioned take a decided stand on evolution.

Tom was evidently disconcerted by this decided stand of his companion.

But people took a very decided stand in the matter.

Lord Wharton was a Puritan, and took a decided stand on the side of Parliament.

The Legislature of Vermont has taken a decided stand in favor of anti-slavery principles and action.

Coupeau should take a more decided stand and not put up with his wife's vile conduct.

This forced him to take a decided stand.

He ended by pointedly asking the Bishop whether he was not justified in taking a decided stand.

At once they took a decided stand.

In support of this alleged "finality" no one had taken a more decided stand than Senator Douglas himself.

The latter formed themselves into a confederacy, accepted royal commissions, and took a decided stand on the side of King George.

She openly avowed her hatred against Napoleon, and it is her opinion that Prussia should take a decided stand against France.

The national spirit revived among the upper classes, both native and of English descent-owing to the decided stand taken by the inferior clansmen.

The always uneasy jealousy of France and Russia was at once aroused, England, in this instance, not taking any decided stand in affairs.

Though England is taking such a very decided stand in the matter, she is far from feeling at ease as to the result.