1.   The third and most positive option is to work together towards a firmer commitment to the Marriage.

2.   But many union members are convinced their jobs are doomed eventually unless they extract firmer commitments now.

3.   His statement disappointed traders, who expected a firmer commitment to support the currency.

4.   Many Third World governments are unhappy about renewing the treaty permanently without firmer commitments from the big powers to reduce their nuclear arsenals more quickly.

5.   Russia and France wanted a firmer commitment to increase the oil ceiling.

6.   By delaying approval, it can extract firmer commitments from the Russian authorities.

7.   The United States wants firmer commitment to three principles in the code including the way governments treat foreign investors.