firmness

Example Sentences

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After welcoming the pope on Saturday, Spanish King Felipe VI hailed his "clarity and firmness" on the issue, saying they were "essential in the process of healing and reparation of the damage inflicted".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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