Engaging the baitrunner I met a firm resistance which judging by the earlier fish suggested that this might be somewhat better.

The British and French were forced to retreat to their boats after facing firm resistance.

Fisher, taking into account of his previous views, most probably argued firm resistance to the King's demands.

She held herself tight, her body locked in firm resistance.

I set the hook, hitting firm resistance, then nothing.

Outguessed and outnumbered, they had no chance to offer firm resistance.

In Rome, it is associated with external pressure from the barbarians and the inability of the empire's agricultural rim to offer firm resistance.

It was stopped by "firm American resistance" and reported heavy losses.

You should meet with firm resistance.

He stiffened in the tub, harsh and firm resistance.