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According to the researchers, the material outperformed commercially available hemostatic agents, achieving an adhesive strength greater than '40kPa,' which is strong enough to withstand firm hand pressure.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 2, 2026

Domingo told me at the time that he felt Conlon was the obvious choice to bring a firm hand to the company.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026

"We need someone who will take a firm hand," Ruz added.

From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2025

Under her firm hand, my classmates and I marched through our ABCs in unison, voicing each letter like an orchestra tuning for a show.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025

I didn’t see a soul, so I almost fainted when I felt a firm hand on my shoulder.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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