firmness
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, King Felipe hailed Pope Leo's "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying it was "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Tomatoes are also best added without their watery pulp to maintain firmness.
From Salon ● Mar. 21, 2026
Even if the call had been intimidating, the judge wrote in his ruling, he was not convinced that such a call “would have chilled a person of ordinary firmness from exercising their First Amendment rights.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2026
Consumer Reports says shoppers should consider firmness level, durability, breathability, stability, certifications and support.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 26, 2026
“Well,” she says, with firmness; no, more than that, a clenched look, like a purse snapping shut.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
