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firmly

[furm-lee] / ˈfɜrm li /




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Offering only a brief wave in acknowledgement of the acclaim, Williams was firmly focused on her first competitive match for 1,375 days.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While Hull embraces all-out aggression, Korda - who is firmly on track for golfing greatness - took a more pragmatic approach to winning her fourth major title.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I firmly believe that kind of dismissive contempt is misguided.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“I firmly believe that the proposed agreement…accomplishes those goals,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The fulsome belly, the haunches and feet, rested firmly on the ground.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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