firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
firming
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present participleof firm.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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“I judge that additional firming of monetary policy will be necessary, and soon,” Musalem said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Oil’s retreat overshadowed a firming of August consumer prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The report suggests the labor market is firming across multiple sectors after near-zero job growth last year, despite more recent concerns about rising energy prices that have driven consumer sentiment to a record low.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
With inflation at a three-year high and a firming labor market, pressure has been increasing for the Fed to address rising prices by potentially raising interest rates.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
After the earth has been firmed about the roots and the hole is nearly filled, the water should be poured in and the hole filled without more firming.
From Manual of American Grape-Growing by U. P. Hedrick
