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is firming

  • present progressive
    of firm (3rd person singular).
    firm
    adjective
    not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid.

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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

This is a good indication that the long term secular trend is firming.

From Barron's ● Mar. 11, 2026

And this year, perhaps, it may be especially true: The economy is firming up, interest rates are still relatively low and investment accounts are brimming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2017

At the same time as he is firming up his lead, his opponents are also gathering their forces ready for a counter attack.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2015

But the way the wind blows out here and the golf course is firming up, I knew pars were a good score on the back nine.

From Reuters ● May 1, 2011