| His antagonism towards the media will be recast as a firmness of character that wouldn't pander to the most base instincts of people. |
| She started out quietly and apologetically but her voice quickly gained firmness. |
| We insist that the law protect the lives of human beings with special firmness and care. |
| At the end, I was greatly impressed by the smartness and keenness of all of them, and by the firmness and intelligence of their questions. |
| His clarity of projection, firmness of line, richness of tone and nobility of presence all bespeak rare artistry. |
| There may be room for the assertion that the bailiff was not tactful and that his firmness and size intimidated those in that room. |
