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Even peers like United Parcel Service, which reports earnings next week, are firming.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Therefore, prices for nearline HDD are firming, the analysts said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 26, 2025

In Britain, bets on more BoE hikes are firming and two-year gilts rose more than 10 bps to an 11-year high of 1.169%.

From Reuters • Feb. 4, 2022

Plans for Northwest Bookfest, scheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday in Kirkland, are firming up.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 23, 2011

Make a plain omelet and when the eggs are firming, lay over one half of it hot seasoned tops of asparagus, and fold over the other half.

From Vaughan's Vegetable Cook Book (4th edition) How to Cook and Use Rarer Vegetables and Herbs by Anonymous