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firmed

  • past participle of firm.
  • past tense form of firm.

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Haven flows firmed the dollar too, adding further pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He said industry guidance had been "firmed up".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Solid job gains and low unemployment would be seen by a majority of Fed officials as further evidence that the labor market has firmed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Marietta firmed up her face and shook her head.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older