firmness

Example Sentences

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A forkful should reveal layers — firmness, silk, softness — not one uniform paste.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 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

Norway has been calm, with ice-hard firmness, in its defence of Greenland and Denmark and collective security in the Arctic.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

The way he spoke, the confidence, the firmness, even the kindness of it, reminded Sergio of something long ago.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin