‘the pound was _firm_ against the dollar’

‘While many commodity markets have been very much on the _firm_ side, the grain and oilseed complex have been weak.’

‘she had no _firm_ plans for the next day’

‘The Crawford Court did not provide a _firm_ definition of the meaning of testimonial.’

‘the bed should be reasonably _firm_ , but not too hard’

‘I don't think the ground will make any difference to him, although he may not run if the ground comes up too _firm_ .’

‘you need a _firm_ grip on the steering’

‘When it was his time to take the oath, he signed the book, then went on to chat animatedly to the Speaker, who grasped his hand, held it in a _firm_ grip, and shook it five times.’

‘parents should be _firm_ with children and not give in to their demands’

‘He kept on marching ahead with equipoise and _firm_ determination.’

‘no building can stand without _firm_ foundations’

‘he was unable to establish the shop on a _firm_ financial footing’

‘we became _firm_ friends’

‘During a break in proceedings, she told the Yorkshire Post how she came to be an adviser on the show and _firm_ friends with its star.’

‘he retains a _firm_ belief in the efficacy of prayer’

‘A strong law and order platform must be tempered by a _firm_ belief in rehabilitation.’

‘the Chancellor has held _firm_ to tough economic policies’

‘she will stand _firm_ against the government's proposal’

‘state support for small _firms_ ’

‘a law _firm_ ’

‘he believed house prices would _firm_ by the end of the year’

‘the shares _firmed_ 15p to 620p’

‘don't tread around bushes to _firm_ them’

‘Fill in around root balls with additional soil; _firm_ the soil with your hands, then water.’

‘the agreements still have to be _firmed_ up’

‘There is a public beta test planned for late spring/early summer but the exact dates have not been _firmed_ up.’

‘how can I _firm_ up a sagging bustline?’

‘But I rather like my body image, and I reckon I would be sorted if I just got a hula hoop to _firm_ up my stomach muscles.’