1.  Dauntless Decided to take a firm stand in the matter.

2.  Handing his keys to the parking valet, he Decided that he would take a firm stand.

3.  The time has come for us to take a firm stand.

4.  The decision to take a firm stand comes after local councillors revealed the misery suffered by many of their constituents.

5.  And they said they were pleasantly surprised that the Democratic Caucus had so far not taken a firm stand in favor of preserving the entitlement status of AFDC.

6.  At the same time, if investors believe the Fed is taking a firm stand against inflationary pressures, long-term rates could move even lower.

7.  Both the government and the unions seem to be taking firm stands in part because of concern that the economy is in a cyclical downturn.

8.  Adults, the experts say, should simply take a firm stand.

9.  But Hallmark seems to be taking a firm stand on its ownership issue this time around.