Sentence examples for tender firm from inspiring English sources

The rhubarb was tangy and tender, firm enough to give me something to chew over.

A 10-minute fast bake works wonders however: moderately crispy skin (still not quite Keller-esque, sadly), and tender, firm flesh … it's not perfect, but it's not bad at all.

There was tender firm hepatomegaly with moderately enlarged soft spleen.

The typical patient presents with pain and a tender, firm, and enlarged breast.

On initial examination, the swelling was tender, firm and not mobile on palpation.

There was no local rise of temperature but the swelling was mildly tender, firm, not pulsatile and not mobile on palpation.

Examination revealed a diffuse, non-tender, firm mass in the lacrimal gland area (Figure 3A).

On physical examination, the mass was non-tender, firm and mobile.

While Father is away serving for the Union in the Civil War, Marmee holds down the fort at Orchard House with her unwavering goodness and her tender but firm brand of maternal strength.

Cook until tender but firm to the bite.

The cioppino, loaded with tender yet firm seafood, delivered, as did grilled shrimp over herbed polenta.