firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
Example Sentences
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The firmer reading was led by higher diesel fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
"It enables you to reach a much firmer and deeper understanding of the underlying reasons for the problems and indeed to seek solutions that come very much from the person and their family," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Carmarthenshire MP Ann Davies wants "firmer action taken" against those who "constantly pollute the river".
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Equally notable is that gold has appreciated despite a firmer U.S. dollar and a 5% rally in crude oil prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
And as they climbed, they found the ground firmer, the handholds more secure, the footholds less liable to roll and twist their ankles.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
