firmly

Example Sentences

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Salted enough to tip it firmly into savory, so it reads as part of the dish, not an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The couple said they firmly believed their son would not have voluntarily disappeared.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

"Our policies firmly prohibit any kind of child exploitation and we have extensive safety systems in place to help prevent user-to-user image sharing, limit chat for younger users, and block the sharing of personal information."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Judging by their bets in futures markets, Wall Street traders are firmly convinced the central bank will again hold rates steady at its next policy meeting later this month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Politely but firmly, she tried to elbow her way through, but alas, she was but one little herring swimming against a mighty tide of Swanburne girls.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood