1
as in decisiveness
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
a woman of remarkable firmness in the achievement of the goals she has set for herself
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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
test the firmness of the concrete before parking the car on it
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Enhancing Web3 Robustness With QA: Aspects To Bear In Mind To provide an accurate operation of the Web3 landscape and boost its reliability, organizations may think of strengthening their adoption practices with quality validation procedures.—
Dzmitry Lubneuski,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Padilla’s priorities include the expansion of fare assistance programs and improvements to service reliability and safety.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Newsweek has reached out to legal experts to analyze whether Trump's executive order truly contradicts the 14th Amendment and, if so, to clarify the legal reasoning behind such a determination.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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That's fine; the letter's arrival is not a final determination.—
Jeff Weiner,
Axios,
21 Feb. 2025
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In an era where geopolitical stability and energy security are paramount, the U.S. cannot afford to damage its relationship with its most reliable ally and energy partner.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whiskey decanters, on the other hand, are built with more stability and durability in mind.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Andy Palmer faced similar decisions in his six years as CEO of Aston Martin and earned his Godfather of EVs nickname for pioneering the Leaf while global COO of Nissan.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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At the time, the FERC decision sent power stocks tumbling.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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There’s an inner strength that comes out when needed.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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State of play: Boyce will take over a department that is still trying to reach full strength.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Trump should also not underestimate the resolve with which Arab nations may respond to his brazen attempt to sideline Palestinian agency, argued Anna Jacobs, a fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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An underperformance in front of goal has intensified the spotlight on defensive resolve.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Firmness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firmness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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