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

"For the blood of the martyrs, sing the national anthem with firmness and without hesitation," read one placard.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Tomatoes are also best added without their watery pulp to maintain firmness.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Instead, some water filled in around me, but I didn’t feel a firmness that gave the sensation of being tightly held or suspended.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Within minutes, we leave behind the firmness of land, and we’re flying over the sea.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar