firm
B2Frequent NGSL-1UK /fɜːm/US /fɜːrm/
Meaning
adjective
fairly hard; not easy to press into a different shape
“a firm bed/mattress”
noun
a business or company
“a law/consulting/research firm”
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“I was working at a financial firm in New York City with a bunch of very smart people and I had a brilliant boss I much admired.”
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“Here's our new law firm: We have the best lawyers with the biggest clients, we always perform for our clients.”
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