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

Having demonstrated her firmness to the Japanese public and with no need to worry about elections until 2028, Takaichi may also see it in her interests to improve relations with Beijing.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

She hated that expression and she hated the firmness of his tone the next time he came and said, “It meant nothing, nkem, nothing.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie