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

Doublethink lies at the very heart of Ingsoc, since the essential act of the Party is to use conscious deception while retaining the firmness of purpose that goes with complete honesty.

From "1984" by George Orwell