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Meanings of holds firm in English

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Usage of holds firm in English
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But the fact holds firm: she's not going anywhere dressed like that.
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Plaid is a classic pattern and one that holds firm every season.
Ebony
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Sir, - Milosevic holds firm for more than two months of NATO bombing.
The Irish Times
4
Earls nearly breaks through the Scottish defence, but the blue line holds firm.
The Guardian
5
The army still holds firm, is yet intact, but retreating .
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
6
The weapons will not fail if your heart holds firm.
The Saga of Grettir the Strong: Grettir's Saga
7
The floor beneath your pacing holds firm underfoot, and you would trust in that.'
Forge of Darkness
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At the transport department, the official line holds firm.
The Guardian
9
Knead together the mixture until it holds firm and add water (slowly) as needed.
The South African
10
But Querrey belts some aces and holds firm.
The Guardian
11
Skip Marley's Higher Place and Look For Good by Jason Mraz holds firm at four and five, respectively.
Jamaica Observer
12
He holds firm, though, and I pull hard and tight, and in a matter of seconds it's done.
Cleaving
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The mast yet holds firm.
A Journey into the Interior of the Earth
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That voice still holds firm.
The Irish Times
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Northern Ireland's Good Friday peace deal, signed in April 1998, was a personal triumph for Hume and holds firm today.
Reuters
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Facebook Twitter Pinterest The clasp is comfortable, easy to use and holds firm when fastened without fear of popping open.
The Guardian
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