Sentence examples for quite firm from inspiring English sources

"quite firm" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is solid, stable, or unyielding. Example sentence: "His handshake was quite firm, indicating his confidence and assertiveness."

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This can be quite firm.

"I'm quite firm on this.

The chutney will now be quite firm.

He can be quite firm on this point.

"He was, as usual, quite pleasant, though quite firm in his decision," Dr. Carlson said.

Sometimes, quite firm, she provides advice; at others, she offers words of encouragement.

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By the sound of it, they have not quite firmed up how deals with writers will work, but as Waterstone puts it, "if the site works, if the total subscriptions are high enough, it should leave a decent sum".

A parallel case is "The Great Gatsby," where the narrator is horrified and amused by the Jewish gangster Wolfsheim, and toys with and hints at the idea, never quite firmed up, that James Gatz / Jay Gatsby is not just linked to Jews but is Jewish himself.

The keen driver's choice but quite a firm ride.

They have quite a firm grip on the head that some might find uncomfortable.

(Mr. Konitz weaved in and out of those parts, never quite gaining firm footing).

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