firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
have been firming
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present perfect progressiveof firm.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The forint and bonds have been firming in recent months, supported by hopes of an IMF deal and the lure of high yields on global markets.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2012
Steel prices have been firming somewhat, and production has been rising for ten straight weeks.
From Time Magazine Archive
