firm
adjective
not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.
have firmed
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present perfectof firm.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The market’s expectations have firmed for the Fed to stay aggressive in order to ensure inflation falls toward its 2% goal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2023
He attributed this primarily to the testing requirement but also said some people might have firmed up their holiday plans well before Canada announced it was easing the curbs on its side.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2021
Recent studies have firmed up the link between poor sleep and cardiovascular disease in people of color.
From Science Magazine ● Oct. 27, 2021
Since then, however, inflation readings have firmed, wage growth has continued, and the industrial and housing sectors have picked up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2016
But I have firmed up my belief that decisions like this should be carefully considered and incorporate the perspective of independent voices in addition to clearly self-interested parties.
From Slate
