firms

plural of firm

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Recent Examples of firms What changed in the past generation is that companies other than banks and consulting firms have disappeared from campus recruiting, and colleges have allowed a recruiting race to the bottom in return. Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Though the study found general AI adopters tended to be larger firms, the most intense adopters were smaller companies which might already be growing regardless of AI and are more open to experimentation. Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 Washington has built on these advantages over decades, applying antitrust law to foreign firms, prohibiting bribery abroad, and using sanctions and export controls to shape the behavior of overseas actors. Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026 Oil companies also invest for the long term, and — while Rodriguez’s government is welcoming foreign firms now — a change of leadership could quickly change that picture. Anna Cooban, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026 The law had laid out guidelines for arbitration firms, which must be certified by the government. Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2026 At least five firms have signed up to pay the $100,000 monthly fee, according to Truth Social. Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firms
companies
Noun
  • According to Indian investigators, certain PNB officials issued financial instruments known as Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) to companies controlled by Modi, Choksi and their associates.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The governor also signed a bill into law Friday requiring the Illinois Department of Insurance to study how healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies participate in the 340B program.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026

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“Firms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firms. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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