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Sentence count:179+22Posted:2016-07-20Updated:2020-07-24
Synonym: firmhardsecurelysteadfastlyunwaveringlySimilar words: firmconfirmchairmanfirston firefire upat firstcatch fireMeaning: [ˈfɜːmli]  adv. 1. with resolute determination 2. in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger 3. with firmness. 
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61. He grasped her firmly by the arm.
62. Are the windows firmly closed?
63. The fence posts were fixed firmly in the ground.
64. The label should be firmly affixed to the package.
65. The lid was firmly nailed down.
66. This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past.
67. His pipe was firmly clamped between his teeth.
68. John secured the boat firmly to the jetty.
69. The buck stops firmly with the boss.
70. He kept the letter firmly in his grasp.
71. This idea had firmly entrenched itself in his consciousness.
72. The door was firmly shut.
73. He walked up to the penalty spot and struck the ball firmly into the back of the net.
74. The report gives a brief nod in the direction of green issues before coming down firmly on the side of the market.
75. "The age of corporatism must be put firmly behind us(sentence dictionary)," he proclaimed.
76. It was a great result, but we have to keep our feet firmly on the ground.
77. Professors, for the most part, are firmly committed to teaching, not research.
78. I have to take a grip on myself, he told himself firmly.
79. The door closed firmly, shutting me out from the warmth inside.
80. I was firmly of the opinion that we should not give Jackson any more money.
81. Screw the lid firmly on to the jar and shake well.
82. Frank subscribed firmly to the belief that human kindness would overcome evil.
83. He was determined to keep both feet firmly planted on dry land.
84. Firmly secure the two uprights to opposite walls in the alcove and then slot the shelves in between them.
85. The blame for the disaster has been laid firmly at the government's door.
86. There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet.
87. Education was placed firmly on the political agenda in the Prime Minister's week-end speech.
88. At 69 he is as firmly in the driving seat of the company as ever.
89. He firmly ruled out that he had met with Rosaline.
90. His team retreated last night with tails tucked firmly between their legs.
More similar words: firmconfirmchairmanfirston firefire upat firstcatch firefirst of allset fire tofirst prizeat first sightthe first personfirst and foremostin the first place
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