A vital something that needed to stay firmly in place.

Once the weight of the rope was on it the hook stayed firmly in place.

There was a lot going on behind her eyes, although the earnest smile stayed firmly in place.

The near end stayed firmly in Wohler-9's hands as he completed his swing.

Most people would rather stay firmly in this world.

She said the word would stay firmly in her vocabulary and added: I use the word all the time.

Her left hand stayed firmly around both of mine.

His hand, however, stayed firmly in place on the disrupter.

The audience stays firmly in the palm of his hand.

We must stay firmly on this path, because it is time that Europe really solves the problem of these people.