The phrase "achieve a firm" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to express the idea of establishing or reaching a solid or stable condition, but it lacks clarity and context.
Example: "In order to succeed, we must achieve a firm understanding of the market dynamics."
Alternatives: "establish a solid" or "attain a strong".
In order to achieve a firm alliance, however, papering over the cracks will not work.
Paul struggled to restrict the anarchist elements, which are connected with the appearance of free charismata (spiritual phenomena), and, over against these, to achieve a firm order in the church.
By 1524 Bābur had invaded the Punjab three more times but was unable to master the tangled course of Punjab and Delhi politics sufficiently enough to achieve a firm foothold.
The open-loop structure of the end-effecter cannot achieve a firm grasp of the handle like widely used closed-loop multi-DOF grippers, which takes a notably positive effect on the subtask but not negative, because the inner force is effectively released.
Because of a recent locust storm and the scarcity of fodder for his horses Vologases I agreed to raise the siege of Tigranocerta and petitioned to be granted Armenia in order to achieve a firm peace.
A detailed analysis of SAG virulence targets are required to achieve a firm understanding for the overall virulence potential within SAG.
Lajos Simicska has known Orbán since their school days, and is credited with building the business and media empire that helped him achieve a firmer grip on Hungary than perhaps any other EU leader has over their country.
Under his leadership, Nissan's balance sheet achieved a firm footing well ahead of schedule.
"I'm delighted that within such a short time we have achieved a firm offer at a price which reflects the quality of its brands and the strength of its management team," Cadbury Schweppes, Chief Executive Todd Stitzer said in a statement.
In addition, control algorithms have been tested for regulating the grasp force that is provided by each finger in order to achieve a suitable firm grasp even in dynamic conditions.
Using this "greater than the sum of its parts" concept, you might achieve a higher multiple for your firm if you acquire another firm.
