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members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a brokerage house" strong and sure; "a firm grasp"; "gave a strong pull on the rope" forceful unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause; "a firm ally"; "loyal supporters"; "the true-hearted soldier...of Tippecanoe"- Campaign song for William Henry Harrison; "fast friends" faithful not soft or yielding to pressure; "a firm mattress"; "the snow was firm underfoot"; "solid ground" hard marked by the tone and resiliency of healthy tissue; "firm muscles" healthy marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable; "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty" resolute not subject to revision or change; "a firm contract"; "a firm offer" settled not liable to fluctuate or especially to fall; "stocks are still firm" stable (of especially a person''s physical features) not shaking or trembling; "his voice was firm and confident"; "a firm step" steady with resolute determination; "we firmly believed it"; "you must stand firm" make taut or tauter; "tauten a rope" become taut or tauter; "Yur muscles will firm when you exercise regularly"; "the rope tautened" securely fixed in place; "the post was still firm after being hit by the car" fixed pleasingly firm and fresh and making a crunching noise when chewed; "crisp carrot and celery sticks"; "a firm apple"; "crunchy lettuce" fresh securely established; "an established reputation"; "holds a firm position as the country''s leading poet" secure |
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