How to Use firm in a Sentence

firm

1 of 3 adjective

• The time has come for us to take a firm stand.
• He spoke to her in a soft but firm voice.
• She has a firm grasp of the basic principles.
• The children need gentle but firm handling.
• They insist on maintaining firm control over the project.
• By any measure, Trump is still the one with the firm grasp on the party.
  — Jay Cost, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024
• The stalks should be firm and smooth, other than the tiny petal leaves that emerge.
  — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
• That means the edges will be firm but the middle will still have a slight jiggle.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2023
• Yet that’s not enough, the firm HR&A Advisors wrote in the report.
  — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2024
• Freeze until ice cream is firm, at least 4 hours or up to 12 hours.
  — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
• The sharpest spikes were seen among the smallest firm size categories.
  — Dane Stangler, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
• Choose those that are firm and bright-colored with no soft spots.
  — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2023
• At the time, the WGA had hazy yet oddly firm rules against promotion.
  — Thr Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
• All-purpose flour: This provides the bulk of the cake and lends itself to a tender but firm crumb.
  — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2023
• Sugar combines with the corn syrup for a firmer cookie.
  — Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 16 Nov. 2023
• This has made the stock a firm favorite with long-only investors.
  — Neil Winton, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
• The salt draws the moisture from the flesh which helps ensure that the vegetable stays firm during roasting.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 2 June 2023
• The silicone is a good level of squishy – firm, yet soft – and gives off a strong, but not too strong, spray.
  — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
• Normal poop should be medium-brown, smooth, and not too soft or firm.
  — Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 20 Sep. 2023
• After at least six hours in the freezer, your pie filling will be firm and ready to serve.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
• The removable insole is firm and supportive, and the rear of the shoe doesn't dig into the back of my foot.
  — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2023
• Soft yet firm bedding is key for anyone who sleeps on their back.
  — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
• Nothing was firm yet, but Clearview was small with low overhead.
  — Kashmir Hill, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2023
• Although the contours are clear, there are few firm outlines.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 10 Jan. 2024
• Yes, the pie filling doesn't get baked, but the crust has to be baked by itself to create a crisp and firm base for the creamy, rich filling.
  — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 5 June 2023
• View Photos Headroom and legroom abound both front and rear, and the seats are firm, well-shaped, and supportive.
  — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 31 Aug. 2023
• More road and wind noise enters the Q4's interior at speed, and its ride is firmer.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 10 June 2023
• Then, use the heel of your hand to deliver five firm back blows between their shoulder blades.
  — Stacey Colino, Parents, 20 Sep. 2023
• Once the dough started to become firmer, the mixer shook slightly but not enough to raise concerns.
  — Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2024
• Freeze stars until firm, then brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  — Kate Merker, Woman's Day, 26 May 2023

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firm

2 of 3 verb

• This gives it time to firm up a bit and, in turn, slice better.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
• Transfer to the freezer to firm up the dough, about 10 minutes.
  — Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2022
• This will help to soothe their stomach and firm up their stool.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• After that, the mixture tends to firm up and will need a strong wrist to scoop out.
  — Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 July 2022
• Pumpkin is high in fiber and can help firm up loose stools.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022
• Put the cheese in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up, then grate enough cheese to yield ¾–1 cup.
  — Aleksandra Crapanzano, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2022
• Set aside to cool for 5 minutes to firm up slightly. 7.
  — Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
• Cut pieces: Once the hot dogs have firmed up a bit in the freezer, cut each into four equal pieces.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Linseed extract is there to help lift and firm loose skin.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022
• Cook until the sides have started to firm up and turn golden.
  — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
• Remove the wings to large bowl of ice water (to firm up the skin) until fully cooled.
  — Mabel Wong, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2022
• If hair is longer, start the process on dry hair and firm the pomade with a hard-hold lacquer hair spray.
  — Fiorella Valdesolo, WSJ, 5 Jan. 2022
• Place your blocks of cheese in the freezer to firm them up so the pieces won’t stick together or melt mid-shred).
  — Belle Duchene, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023
• Allow the dessert to rest for 5 minutes so the pudding can firm up further.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2023
• That's the simplest way to avoid military conflict, is to be clear and firm up front.
  — CBS News, 13 Nov. 2022
• That’s the biggest thing he’s got to do is take a big set, be able to firm his inside leg there and stay firm in the pocket.
  — Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2022
• The steering doesn't firm up enough with speed, making the task more difficult.
  — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 8 Dec. 2021
• There are ways to firm up your butt without committing to surgery.
  — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Jan. 2024
• If the dough is too soft to work with at this (or any) point, refrigerate it for 10 to 15 minutes to firm up.
  — Amisha Gurbani, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
• Either would be worthy of this list if details were firmed up.
  — Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Jan. 2024
• The onshore rate also firmed, up 0.2% versus the greenback.
  — Laura He, CNN, 1 June 2023
• Inflation firmed up at year’s end, after the pace of price gains fell by nearly half in 2023.
  — Gwynn Guilford, WSJ, 11 Jan. 2024
• The commission is set to firm up its plans later Tuesday.
  — Laurence Norman, WSJ, 8 Nov. 2022
• This cream is packed with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter which help firm and hydrate the skin.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 20 Sep. 2022
• The nation’s largest homebuilder continues to grow, firming its stake along the Gulf Coast.
  — Mitchell Parton, Dallas News, 5 July 2023
• Freeze until hard: Wrap the loaf pan with plastic wrap, and stash it in the freezer for four hours, or until the sorbet has firmed up.
  — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 2 July 2023
• When the batter starts to firm up and the edges look dry, after about 30 seconds, use a thin spatula to flip it to cook the other side.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2022
• Texas was one of three teams to firm up their managerial plans on Friday.
  — Creg Stephenson | [e-mail], al, 22 Oct. 2022
• The center should still slightly jiggle, but will firm up from the residual heat.
  — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2022
• The inclusion of peptides and collagen also work to firm skin and smooth fine lines.
  — Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 30 Nov. 2022

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firm

3 of 3 noun

• Oh Kyung-sook (played by Moon So-ri), who has beef with Hwang’s firm.
  — TIME, 27 Dec. 2023
• Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
  — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
• But only 18% of large firms headquartered in the South and 20% of those based in the Midwest do.
  — Tami Luhby, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024
• And these mega cap tech conglomerates are those types of firms.
  — Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 12 June 2023
• The firm presented renderings of the project to the planning commission.
  — Scott Turner | , al, 26 May 2023
• The Chinese loan agreement allowed only Chinese firms to bid on the work.
  — Claire Fu, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2023
• My firm arose out of my advocacy in the cannabis industry.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2023
• My firm recently launched a new fashion line out of Manhattan, and the founder hailed from Nairobi.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2023
• Bake until firm to the touch and lightly browned, then cool on a rack for good air flow to eliminate excess moisture.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
• Their firm, Jíbaro Furniture, makes use of hardwoods and cattail.
  — Javier E. Piñero, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 May 2023
• The national firm tracks wealth in communities across the United States.
  — Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
• This helps tighten, firm, and even your skin’s texture, and according to reviewers, may shave a few years off your age.
  — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
• At Latham & Watkins, Deutsch was global co-chair of the firm’s entertainment, sports, and media group.
  — Peter Caranicas, Variety, 1 June 2023
• The brokerage firm reported $8.09 trillion in client assets at the end of last month, up year-over-year but down 2% from July.
  — WSJ, 15 Sep. 2023
• Gensler warned that this herding behavior would be even worse if a few big tech firms dominated the A.I. space.
  — Will Daniel, Fortune, 17 July 2023
• Tencent is the company behind WeChat, the largest tech firm in China and the largest company in the world by gaming revenue.
  — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024
• Private equity firm and hedge fund owners would take a hit.
  — David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
• Tech firms that bulged in the pandemic are laying off thousands of employees.
  — Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
• Beckett Events is an events management firm, and its website doesn't reference the sale of equipment to clients.
  — Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 9 Nov. 2023
• Freeman’s firm is working on a new water and sewer master plan for Elgin, which will replace the last one done 12 years ago.
  — Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
• Against that backdrop, the AI boom reaped fortunes for a few leading firms, leading to a literal renaming of the top-tier of tech players.
  — Aaron Gregg, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
• According to research firm Muso, the first season of the show was viewed millions of times more than that, all via unlicensed streams and downloads.
  — Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 26 Jan. 2024
• The firm has been expanding in countries that need a supply of modern homes and offices, and has large mixed-use projects in Albania, Serbia and Ethiopia.
  — Veronika Gulyas, Fortune Europe, 14 Mar. 2024
• Bernhardt is now back at the firm, serving as a senior counsel in its Washington office.
  — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2024
• General Motors had partnered with an Iranian firm to build the sedans, selling them for two-and-a-half times the price in America at the zenith of the country's oil wealth.
  — Amir Vahdat, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2023
• Seems commercial real estate firms might want to shed their ownership to home builders.
  — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2024
• Verdugo is an attorney with a firm that represents the cities of Coronado and Solana Beach.
  — Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023
• But his investment firm, Trian Group, withheld its votes for Iger’s reelection to the Disney board.
  — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2024
• Red Yacht Design, a Turkish firm with an office in London, did the interior.
  — Christopher King, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2024
• The firm eliminated several hundred jobs in September, followed by a much bigger round of cuts at the start of this year.
  — Sridhar Natarajan, Fortune, 30 May 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024