firmness

Example Sentences

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"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

On the other side, the edge lacked firmness, causing you to slide off when sitting or lying down.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Even after the death of his son, with the body lying there before him, the body of the boy he had loved so much, he spoke with dignity and firmness.

From "The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa" by Alexander Mccall Smith