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

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

From Salon • Apr. 14, 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

He knew how to deal with Edmund, now; firmness, he had decided, firmness and directness, that is all that is needed, and then they are happy enough; boys are very simple animals.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill