Usage examples for firmness:
-
We
need
a
man
with
firmness
and
judgment
who
can
secure
us
this
opening
without
giving
the
French
definite
ground
for
offence,
and
he
must
be
experienced
in
West
African
affairs.
"Blake's Burden", Harold Bindloss
-
"
That
it's
a
long
journey
up
the
ray,"
said
Susan,
with
a
sort
of
gentle
firmness
"The Way of Ambition", Robert Hichens
-
Will
you
not
make
the
beginning
and
lay
the
foundation
in
an
inquiry
whether
the
determination
is
sound
or
not
sound,
and
so
then
build
on
it
firmness
and
security?
"A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus With the Encheiridion", Epictetus
-
He
jumped
to
his
feet,
rattled
his
throat,
planted
firmness
on
his
brows
and
mouth,
and
attacked
the
dream-
giving
earth
with
tremendous
long
strides,
that
his
blood
might
be
lively
at
the
throne
of
understanding.
"The Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith", George Meredith