Examples of 'held his ground' in a sentence

Meaning of "held his ground"

held his ground: This phrase means to maintain a position or opinion firmly, especially when faced with opposition or disagreement. It is often used to describe someone who stands by their beliefs or decisions

How to use "held his ground" in a sentence

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held his ground
He held his ground well throughout his mission.
Messina has held his ground.
Yi held his ground long enough.
At first he held his ground.
Toral held his ground and continued to negotiate.
It was Avenger versus archeologist Indy held his ground and straightened his fedora.
Indy held his ground and straightened his fedora.
In spite of this history, the prosecutor held his ground.
Moerdani held his ground and rejected both offers.
No matter what his detractors said, he held his ground.
Shepard held his ground and won the battle.
Valiantly fighting off two more enemy assaults, he firmly held his ground until mortally wounded.
Al held his ground.
This time, the opposing fighter held his ground and she came to him.
He held his ground before the Cardinal and the brothers and declared.

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But Dad held his ground.
Wei Hongdao 's feet moved a bit but he firmly held his ground.
Yahya returned and held his ground for the rest of the day.
The cinematographer, however, held his ground.
Tarapore held his ground and attacked Phillora under enemy tank and artillery fire.
Every time Satan opposed him, he held his ground steadfast.
Shore held his ground and Coutu flew through the air violently crashing to the ice.
Kurushima is about to win the battle! Yi held his ground long enough.
So he held his ground and stood up for a fight, and duly took his punishment.
Despite everything, the Superior General held his ground and we shall see why.
This time, he held his ground as he replied, “ You are right, it is selfish.
The smaller spider number 1, who held his ground.
However, Umayr held his ground and fierce fighting ensued.
We're all going to die! Yi held his ground long enough.
The Czech held his ground in seventh position, gaining a net total 160 points.
It cost him his life, but he held his ground until the Freedom Phalanx arrived.
Indy held his ground ♪.
Charles “ The Hammer ” Martel held his ground in Tours, France in 732 against a large invasion force.

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