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firmly

[furm-lee] / ˈfɜrm li /




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After that, the Fed decision will be firmly in focus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Many Israelis want to see their country more firmly anchored in liberal and secular values.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

The country's largest dairy producer, Mengniu, said it "firmly opposes and has a zero-tolerance policy towards any words or actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people".

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

He stands firmly behind his special teams coordinator, who is at least as bad if not worse than the previous one.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

“We will not bother them,” Alexander said firmly.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood


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