firm hold

Examples (10)

• He kept a firm hold on my hand.
• He still has a firm hold on the party.
• The rock climber needed to maintain a firm hold to avoid falling.
• Despite the strong wind, she managed to keep a firm hold on her umbrella.
• The toddler had a firm hold on his mother's skirt.
• The company maintained a firm hold on the market despite new competitors.
• The dictator had a firm hold on the country for decades.
• The teacher managed to establish a firm hold over the rowdy class.
• She refused to loosen her firm hold on the rope.
• The government struggled to keep a firm hold on rising inflation.