firm belief vs it's my firm belief

Both "firm belief" and "it's my firm belief" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Firm belief" is a standalone phrase that expresses a strong conviction or confidence in something. On the other hand, "it's my firm belief" is a complete sentence where the speaker is emphasizing that the belief is personally held. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to use the phrase independently or as part of a sentence.

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firm belief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a strong conviction or confidence in something.

This phrase is used independently to convey a strong belief or conviction in something. It does not require additional context.

Examples:

She held a firm belief in the power of education.
His firm belief in justice guided his actions.
Despite the challenges, she maintained a firm belief in herself.
Their firm belief in teamwork led to success.
The community shared a firm belief in helping one another.

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I have a firm belief in you and in this country.
It is indeed our firm belief that deeper integration is the solution to our common problems.
It is my firm belief that a coherent Baltic programme with its own budget line should be established within the European Union.
It is our firm belief that we stand a better chance of encouraging progress in the human rights situation in Uzbekistan by engagement rather than isolation.
My firm belief is that it can.
However, I can express the firm belief of the Presidency that the investigation will be carried out in accordance with international standards.
It is our firm belief that the Geneva Conventions apply to all persons captured on the field of battle.
It is our firm belief that simply reducing the physical symptoms albeit making a huge difference in your life is not enough of a treatment.
John is left with the memory of his friend, and the firm belief that Owen and his life were a miracle.
The "typical" Down face may be not present, and this fact definitely supports my firm belief that this feature does not directly depend on the chromosomal anomaly.
In Locri the main sanctuary was the "most renowned one of Proserpine"of which it is my firm belief of having discovered the ruins and the artefacts.
Again, this implies understanding omniscience, the obscurations that prevent it, and firm belief that it is possible to rid ourselves forever of those obscurations.
It is not easy to approach the shore, before this vast and inscrutable body of water, with the a firm belief of catching something.
In 2014, Robert Savu and Dragoș Motica founded Ubikubi, driven by the firm belief that Romanian design can be an important reference for authentic, high-quality design.
Throughout this conflict the Council has stressed its firm belief that political negotiation constitutes the only means of reaching a lasting political settlement in Chechnya.
It is my firm belief that the European Union should be a forum for cooperation between sovereign states in which ultimate accountability to the voters lies with the national parliaments.
The European Parliament has more than once expressed its firm belief and position: it is against the death penalty and in favour of a worldwide death-penalty moratorium.
It is our firm belief that the effects of 'price stability' policy, that is to say wage restraint, are being felt here too: more exploitation.
Listening to you today, Prime Minister Janša, could only reinforce my firm belief that this enlargement of 2004-2007, which united Europe in peace and democracy, is indeed one of the greatest achievements of European history, and we should be proud of it.
However, I should like to express my firm belief that you should take the debate that we are starting here, as normal, to the regions.

Alternatives:

strong conviction
deeply held belief
unwavering faith
solid belief
confident belief

it's my firm belief

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize a personally held strong conviction or belief.

This phrase is used within a complete sentence to emphasize that the belief is personally held by the speaker. It adds a personal touch to the expression of conviction.