| 单词 | firm |
| 释义 | firm (fɜːʳm ) Word forms: firms , firming, firmed, firmer , firmest 1. countable noun B1 A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. ...a firm of heating engineers. [+ of] Synonyms: company, business, concern, association 2. countable noun A group of criminals or hooligans is sometimes referred to as a firm. [British, slang] That year the gang and allied firms fought a vicious turf war with rivals from a nearby district. 3. singular noun The British royal family is sometimes referred to as the Firm. [British, informal] The Queen was right to put the Firm first. 4. adjective B2 If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard. Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs. Synonyms: hard, solid, compact, dense firmness uncountable noun Vegetables should retain some firmness and should not be soggy and waterlogged. Synonyms: hardness, resistance, density, rigidity Synonyms: steadiness, tension, stability, tightness Synonyms: strength, tightness, steadiness Synonyms: resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility 5. adjective B2 If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened. If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. Synonyms: secure, strong, fixed, secured firmly adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut. Synonyms: immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock Synonyms: securely, safely, tightly 6. adjective If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way. The quick handshake was firm and cool. He managed to grasp the metal, get a firm grip of it and heave his body upwards. Synonyms: strong, close, tight, steady firmly adverb [ADVERB after verb] She held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat. Synonyms: immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock Synonyms: steadily, securely, tightly, unflinchingly firmness uncountable noun Tim stretched out a hand in apology and was comforted by the firmness with which Marc gripped it. Synonyms: hardness, resistance, density, rigidity Synonyms: steadiness, tension, stability, tightness Synonyms: strength, tightness, steadiness Synonyms: resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility 7. adjective If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control. She had to be firm with him. 'I don't want to see you again.' [+ with] Perhaps they need the guiding hand of a firm father figure. Synonyms: strict, unwavering, unswerving, unshakeable firmly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'A good night's sleep is what you want,' he said firmly. Synonyms: immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock firmness uncountable noun ...a manner that combines friendliness with compassion and firmness. Synonyms: hardness, resistance, density, rigidity Synonyms: steadiness, tension, stability, tightness Synonyms: strength, tightness, steadiness Synonyms: resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility 8. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change. He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat. It is my firm belief that partnership between police and the public is absolutely necessary. firmly adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] Political values and opinions are firmly held, and can be slow to change. He is firmly convinced that it is vital to do this. Synonyms: immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock Synonyms: resolutely, strictly, staunchly, steadfastly firmness uncountable noun What's impressed me has been his considerable firmness of purpose. Synonyms: hardness, resistance, density, rigidity Synonyms: steadiness, tension, stability, tightness Synonyms: strength, tightness, steadiness Synonyms: resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility 9. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true. This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence. There's unlikely to be firm news about the convoy's progress for some time. 10. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed. A goalkeeping mistake put Dagenham in firm control of the first half. The company, a household name in the States, has a firm foothold in the British market. Synonyms: determined, true, settled, fixed firmly adverb [ADVERB -ed, ADVERB after verb] This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past. It placed reggae music firmly in the mainstream of world culture. Synonyms: immovably, securely, steadily, like a rock 11. graded adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If people are firm friends, they have been close friends for a long time and their friendship is likely to continue. The couple met about two years ago and soon became firm friends. Synonyms: close, good, devoted, inseparable 12. adjective If a price, value, or currency is firm, it is not decreasing in value or amount. Cotton prices remain firm and demand is strong. The shares held firm at 280p. Firm prices and stability will allow both producers and consumers to plan confidently. firmness uncountable noun ...the firmness of the dollar against other currencies. [+ of] Synonyms: hardness, resistance, density, rigidity Synonyms: steadiness, tension, stability, tightness Synonyms: strength, tightness, steadiness Synonyms: resolve, resolution, constancy, inflexibility 13. verb If you firm soil around a plant, you press it so that it is fairly solid rather than loose. Firm more soil over the roots and water thoroughly. [VERB noun preposition/adverb] 14. to stand firm phrase If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something. The council is standing firm against the barrage of protest. The President has appealed to his allies to stand firm on the issue. Phrasal verbs: firm up 1. phrasal verb If you firm up something or if it firms up, it becomes firmer and more solid. This treatment helps tone the body, firm up muscles and tighten the skin. [VERB PARTICLE noun] I now go swimming five times a week, which helps firm me up. [VERB noun PARTICLE] The mixture will seem too wet at this stage, but it will firm up when chilled. [VERB PARTICLE] 2. phrasal verb If you firm something up or if it firms up, it becomes clearer, stronger, or more definite. Looking to the future, the Government will firm up their plans for a cleaner, greener, safer Britain. [VERB PARTICLE noun] The ground rules have been firmed up. [VERB PARTICLE noun (not pronoun)] At least the bank situation had firmed up. [VERB PARTICLE] 3. phrasal verb If a financial institution firms up the price or value of something, they take action to protect and maintain its price or value. OPEC has agreed to freeze its global oil production slightly in order to firm up crude prices. [VERB PARTICLE noun] Collocations: building firm TWO more building firms announced sweeping job cuts yesterday as the industry crisis worsened. The Sun (2008) I met him six months ago when I bought a new house and he was working for the building firm I used for the alterations. The Sun (2014) However, it could mean waiting six months or even a year to secure a reputable building firm just now. Times,Sunday Times (2020) This combines the comfort and pressure-relieving properties of a soft top layer with the firm base section of an orthopaedic mattress. The Sun (2009) Use the end of a rolling pin to press the crumbs down to make a firm base. The Sun (2012) The only truly firm decision taken last week was to hold another meeting in three months' time. Times, Sunday Times The company insisted it had not taken a firm decision to up bills. The Sun If you find it hard to come to any kind of firm decision about the future, suggest you seek counselling together. The Sun But he then took a firm decision to head upstream at a suddenly increased pace. Times, Sunday Times A source said yesterday that no firm decision had been made about which dancers would return. The Sun Likewise, if stumbling pastors do not regain firm footing and proceed with obvious intent, who will be able to stand behind them? Christianity Today Here you will thrash around for ever in search of firm footing, grasping at the reed clumps of moral relativities that slip, bend and break. Times, Sunday Times Telecoms, media and other creative sector companies also have a firm footing in the capital's knowledge economy. Times, Sunday Times Club officials are confident of putting the club back on a firm footing. Times, Sunday Times Critics say he will need that firm footing in the tough weeks ahead. The Sun Although he often decried his ability as a lawyer he had a natural instinct for the law together with a firm grasp of the facts. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Such a firm grasp on the essential facts. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In this role he displayed a firm grasp of the issues of the day and skilfully led a diverse constituency forward. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Hosts should have a firm grasp of who the extra people are. Blaikie's Guide to Modern Manners (2005) The most successful city mayors across Europe are those with a firm grasp of detail. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Reaching down he took the mare in a firm grip by the lower jaw, stretched her head upward until he looked into her great soft eyes. THE WOLF AND THE DOVE Take the weight, maintaining a firm grip with wrists straight then take your feet from the foot pedal. Shape Your Body, Shape Your Life (1987) Add a six-speed gearbox that needed a firm hand and you have an exhilarating combination made in motoring heaven, especially the engine. The Sun Some doors need a firm hand to push them open. Times, Sunday Times A firm hand must be taken with the future exhibitions programme. Times, Sunday Times She did so with a firm hand and with the love and support of her people. ST We're being told in equal measures about the good times ahead and about the need to keep a firm hand on the tiller. The Sun The firm handles thousands of deliveries for a wide range of clients. The Sun The firm handles a wide variety of legal issues. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The firm handles administrative law, business law, federal criminal defense and conspiracy, construction law, wills and estates, trusts, and insurance defense. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Charisma and a firm handshake will not be enough for the candidate - or the interviewer - to pull through. Times, Sunday Times The closer he got, though, the more he realised he was going to have to settle for a firm handshake. Times, Sunday Times When you leave, smile and offer a firm handshake. The Sun Some define accessibility not as time spent, but as a warm smile, listening ear, and firm handshake. Christianity Today A sincere, firm handshake and an eyeball-to-eyeball look never fail to encourage. Christianity Today The firm invests heavily in growth and development - during their first three years staff receive up to 50 days' training. Times, Sunday Times The firm invests 13% of annual profits in staff development, spending an average of 2,750 per head, and there are 3,000 hours of in-house training. Times, Sunday Times Employees think green initiatives are worth the money the firm invests in them (85%) and don't find that environmental stuff stops them getting on with their work (81%). Times, Sunday Times They are expected to rise further as the firm invests distribution 'capable of supporting 3billion worldwide sales'. The Sun The firm invests about 20,000 per person in skills and knowledge training, and feedback comes from client reviews, personal development plans and continuous advice and guidance. Times, Sunday Times This firm operates over 30 websites selling products including fashion and entertainment, and gathers data on consumer behaviour. Times, Sunday Times The intern will be exposed to high-profile competition cases, gaining a better understanding of how an international law firm operates. Times, Sunday Times Staff say the firm operates on sound principles (85%). Times, Sunday Times The firm operates around the world, with 25% of its turnover coming from international sales. Times, Sunday Times The firm operates a green travel plan and encourages employees to minimise work-related travel where possible, earning a positive green score of 71% in our staff survey. Times, Sunday Times But plans to go public yesterday with a firm position were shelved at the last minute. Times, Sunday Times She would get far more support if she stopped being so wishy-washy and took a firm position on these disputes. The Sun Some scientists involved felt that taking a position threatened the credibility of scientists; others thought that taking a firm position was necessary. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They should take a firm position against consumerism and against ideologies and practices which prefer riches over human and religious values and which permit the exploitation of the human person. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There were otherwise no changes to the firms positions, and long-term bearishness was expressed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 My firm represents more than 500 of the worstaffected land and property owners. Times, Sunday Times The lobbying firm represents the 100 biggest banks in the world's largest economy - and they are girding their loins for a fight. Times, Sunday Times The firm represents nearly half of the 100 largest hedge funds and more than 3,000 investment funds globally. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Over the years that client base developed into the education and non-profit sectors, and eventually to the wide variety of clients the firm represents today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The firm represents civil and natural persons in civil cases. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That took him into consumer electronics, with a firm rule of letting others take the risk of pioneering while he revelled in coming second. Times,Sunday Times We had a firm rule - no blokes back to the house unless the relationship was serious. The Sun But that firm rule seems to have become as soft as melting butter. Times, Sunday Times The end of his firm rule saw a reversal of this policy, with aristocrats recovering their lost properties or seizing new ones. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It also became a firm rule that one of the consuls had to be a plebeian. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His firm supplies cable-management systems for offices and factories. Times, Sunday Times Applicants must be 18 or over and bike riders need a provisional licence, but the firm supplies the bike. The Sun The firm supplies 6,000 trade clients and says frequency of delivery allows them to reduce stock holding. Times, Sunday Times Now a national fuel distributor, with sales of 188.9m in 2005, the firm supplies homes, industry and petrol stations. Times, Sunday Times Handily, the firm supplies specialist linen to fit its vast expanses. Times, Sunday Times Anything sufficiently rigid to provide a firm support should do, provided it's big enough. Times, Sunday Times He swiftly made himself an expert on the issue of limited liability to secure the firm support of investors. Times, Sunday Times And in doing so, they will have the respect and firm support of this newspaper. Times, Sunday Times Firm support without feeling tight or uncomfortable. The Sun Byssal threads are strong, silky fibers extending from the muscular foot, used to attach to a firm support, such as a rock. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Ceps have an intense mushroomy flavour and firm texture, so can be used in almost all mushroom dishes. Times, Sunday Times Unfortunately, perhaps more than any other fish, it rapidly loses its flavour and its firm texture, and becomes a shadow of its glorious self. Times, Sunday Times There's a firm texture and a smoky goldenness to the shiny skin, and the whole peppercorns balance the lovely, sweet caramel flavour. Times, Sunday Times Look out for: long strands with a firm texture that doesn't turn to mush when handled. Times, Sunday Times Firm texture and thickly sliced. Times, Sunday Times If you say it with a certain firm tone of voice, no one asks you what the work entails. The Sun His firm tone left me in no doubt this wasn't a matter for debate. The Sun You will steadfastly repeat the core positions of the party and the state in friendly but firm tones. Times, Sunday Times Parents also don't know how to use their 'firm voice'. The Sun She tells parents to find their own 'firm voice'. Times, Sunday Times When he next someone's hair, continue to use your firm voice. The Sun But others will prefer a firm voice at the wheel to a vain struggle with flapping pages. Times, Sunday Times He spoke in a firm voice to the court clerk to confirm his identity and that he could hear. Times, Sunday Times There's no guarantee any foreign firm would be interested. Globe and Mail A friend of the family, who works in a foreign firm, has assured him of a lucrative job in his firm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Suppose the government promises a subsidy of twenty million, regardless of whether the foreign firm also enters or not. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 New offices can only be a branch office of the foreign firm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Anticipating this, the foreign firm will stay out of the market itself, since otherwise it would incur a loss. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After a bit of trial-and-error research, the firm found a way. Times, Sunday Times He broke my heart after people at our law firm found out we were secretly dating. Times,Sunday Times The watchdog found the firm deleted 78,000 reviews for tech products over three years, but said others had taken their place. The Sun A second investigation by the watchdog found the firm failed to give 1,200 mainly small businesses notice their tariff was due to end. The Sun But when the global financial crisis kicked in, the firm found itself with a large retirement fund commitment and rapidly reducing revenues to finance it. Times, Sunday Times Whatever the cost, these giant firms would be well-advised to seek some kind of settlement with the tax authorities. Times, Sunday Times The giant firms have long been acquiring smaller rivals, but far from boosting performance this has contributed to fewer new patents. Times, Sunday Times In the late 1990s, the financial sector had consolidated into a few giant firms. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In one component, students are placed in small teams, each working with a high-tech firm on a business challenge selected by the company. Times, Sunday Times Sage, who earned stock-option fortunes while working for new high-tech firms, covers operating costs. Christianity Today High-tech firms have been among the companies benefiting from the gains. Houston Chronicle Government must examine better routes for money to reach high-tech firms too. The Sun He talked about pooling capital to back high-tech firms and about wide restructuring of the motor industry. Times, Sunday Times In the end, we went with a local independent firm (1 per cent fee), the most successful in our area. Times, Sunday Times The oil giant will receive an equity stake in the independent firm - thought to be less than 10 per cent - as a result of the agreement. The Sun In 2010 another independent firm estimated that 322 million viewers watched the 2006 final on average, with a reach of 638 million. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An independent firm administers union elections and referendums. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Metalmark was founded as an independent firm in 2004. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With this, the company mutated into a modern and successful industrial firm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They spent three days meeting local and international consulting, finance and industrial firms. Times, Sunday Times At the same time he set about attracting carefully chosen small commercial and industrial firms to the village, enabling local people to find work locally. Times, Sunday Times The district counts a total of 11,570 enterprises, 207 of which are identified as industrial firms, and 3,180 categorised under commerce. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 In keeping with this trend, some large government-owned banks and industrial firms are being privatized. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Police forces can earn up to 200,000 a year in this way, the insurance firm says. Times, Sunday Times Regulators fined the insurance firm 2.2million - the second-largest fine of its type. The Sun And nearly one in four has had a parking fine, according to insurance firm esure. The Sun Another travel insurance firm this week offered a 15 per cent discount to skiers and snowboarders who wear a helmet. The Sun Four per cent are arrested, according to the insurance firm study. The Sun Indeed, you can set up and run a successful international firm with your virtual colleagues without any of you leaving your own postcodes. Times, Sunday Times Surely an international firm of chartered accountants assisted by a corresponding legal firm could determine on an impartial basis and be done with it. Times, Sunday Times Even as head of the international firm, he still dealt directly with clients. Times, Sunday Times Four architectural teams were shortlisted, each a partnership between a local and an international firm. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rather than lose the client to a larger international firm, networks allow firms to refer their clients to similar-sized members in another jurisdiction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 One investment firm has just offered all staff 'smarter working'. Times, Sunday Times We also reported he had made 76,000 while in prison through an investment firm where he was formerly a director. The Sun He founded an investment firm in 1986 and has never looked back. Times, Sunday Times The investment firm was rebuffed last year when it made an informal attempt to gain board representation in private talks with the bank. Times, Sunday Times Well, he's just got a new job as boss of a multi-billion pound oil investment firm. The Sun On top of that, bankruptcy proceedings were recently issued by an aggrieved law firm. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Britain's large corporations and banks are increasingly handing over decisions on law firm instructions to their procurement departments. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Respondents were not allowed to recommend their own law firm, and there was technology and other scrutiny in place to prevent multiple voting. Times, Sunday Times (2018) The world's fourth biggest offshore law firm has operated for 40 years and has never previously been accused of criminal wrongdoing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) At the centre of the scandal is a law firm that has earned 73 million in recent years by handling industrial disease claims. Times, Sunday Times (2006) By contrast older universities have stronger links with legal firms. Times, Sunday Times (2010) We found that most legal firms charged £50 to fill out the legally required form, on top of the fees for completion of a property purchase. Times,Sunday Times (2020) He also gave him work in his legal firm to help him to get back on his feet, the High Court was told. Times,Sunday Times (2020) They believed they were speaking to a lobbying firm. The Sun Her lobbying firm said that it was based on fantasies and without merit. Times, Sunday Times I am from a company called [names fictitious lobbying firm]. Times, Sunday Times The city has a lobbying firm under contract, but the agreement ends next month. Houston Chronicle The representative bodies of five sports - football, cricket, tennis, rugby league and rugby union - have employed a lobbying firm to try to tackle the issue. Times, Sunday Times One major firm of accountants admitted that 12 of its clients have recently been targeted. Times, Sunday Times We work for the same branch of a major firm, though we are both furloughed at the moment. The Sun Their basic plan was to build a major firm primarily through acquiring companies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Our campaign has already raised more than 200,000 after we urged major firms to dig deep for our desert heroes. The Sun Salaries start at around 20k, but top social networking managers in major firms can earn well beyond 50k a year. The Sun If you don't use a management firm then you have to cope with any problems with your properties or tenants. Times, Sunday Times The business became so successful that he has handed over the day-to-day running of it to a management firm. Times, Sunday Times My 'trust fund' would now be worth about 7,785 if dividends had been reinvested, even after charges, according to the investment management firm. Times, Sunday Times The management firm arranges lettings and runs the property in return for a management charge. Times, Sunday Times You do not have to invest through the leaseback scheme: you could always source a hotel or tourist apartment yourself and hire a management firm. Times, Sunday Times He went from working in a mill to running a 2 million-a-year bed manufacturing firm. The Sun Richer, 54, has 45m in property and an 8m manufacturing firm. Times, Sunday Times The trolley manufacturing firm would eventually employ 150 people. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The manufacturing firm would then have to organise shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling or disposing the product. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The hundred-year tradition of this manufacturing firm guarantees rich experience in well-mastered technologies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They were then reportedly resold to a marketing firm for as much as $20 million. Times, Sunday Times I'm 24 and a receptionist for a marketing firm. The Sun He also has a paid directorship with a marketing firm. The Sun The 39-year-old works as a data analyst for a marketing firm and earns around £30,000 a year and aside from her mortgage, her biggest outgoings are towards paying off debt. The Sun This search engine marketing firm gives its 57 employees a green light to fast-track their careers. Times, Sunday Times I'm 28 and have worked my socks off for three years at a multinational firm. The Sun The agreement marks the first time a multinational firm has been involved in the country's census process. Globe and Mail The multinational firm has 130 places available on its brilliant programme this year. The Sun It has put the spotlight on the method of collecting taxes from multinational firms, exposing the flaws in the corporation tax system. Times, Sunday Times It specialises in recruiting temporary and permanent office staff for clients ranging from independent small to blue-chip multinational firms. Times, Sunday Times She wants to sell a minority stake to a private equity firm to help pay for the takeover. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Meanwhile, there was still plenty of debt available and private equity firms had large amounts of cash. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Thirty-six of our companies have grown after securing funding from private equity firms, venture capitalists or business angels. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Look carefully and you will see that they carry the name of a private firm and not a local authority. Times, Sunday Times But no private firm wanted to pay the right price. The Sun The boss of a private firm in such a crisis would be expected to seize the moment and show why they're worth their stratospheric salary. The Sun About 80 dockers and crane operators walked out after a private firm was called in to unload a ship, delaying departures and causing long queues. Times, Sunday Times Officials there subcontracted the delivery to a private firm. The Sun Autonomous, a specialist banking industry research firm, told clients that incoming capital rules represented a 'serious problem' for the bank. Times, Sunday Times The study was carried out by an online market research firm. The Sun The research firm ascribes the rise to the humanisation of pets. Times, Sunday Times He has led its expansion from a small research firm to an international group providing services in 50 markets. Times, Sunday Times This was so one-sided that the opinion research firm that ran the workshops now favours further sessions to remove bias. Times, Sunday Times It comes as internet retail firms are already looking to cut delivery times to customers even further by using drones to drop off orders. The Sun Responding to the complaints of retail firms, he said that there had been greater market failure on the retail side. Times, Sunday Times However, consulting, financial services and banking are recruiting, as are the oil industry, engineering, retail firms such as supermarkets and, not surprisingly, debt and insolvency companies. Times, Sunday Times But average salaries in retail firms fell 8.8 per cent compared with the same month in 2015. The Sun Retail firms provide data on the dollar value of their retail sales and inventories. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But a spokesman insisted she only set up the offshore firm for privacy reasons rather than to avoid paying tax. The Sun (2016) He left five years ago to set up his own firm and many investors followed him in the hope that he would repeat his performance. Times,Sunday Times (2019) Spotting a niche in the market for low-cost ski holidays, he set up a firm offering package deals for budget travellers. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Shares in the firm rose 4 ¼ p to 37 ¼ p. Times, Sunday Times Shares in the firm rose 59p to 1034. The Sun Shares in the firm closed down 18.9p, or 4%, at 452p on the day, but finished the week at 446p. Times, Sunday Times There are now about 2.5 billion shares in the firm. The Sun He now holds 1.14m shares in the firm. Times, Sunday Times Less than a generation ago, a typical small firm would build a local venture before pursuing national sales. Times, Sunday Times Previous winners have overcome serious illnesses or other personal and financial misfortunes to make a success of their small firm. The Sun It demanded the small firm stops using it. The Sun Running a small firm gives freedom as to targets, control over costs basis and overheads. Times, Sunday Times A small firm today probably has under 25 and there are nearly five million. Times, Sunday Times After graduating, he started a software firm that thrived before slumping and was then bought by a rival. Times, Sunday Times What do a foreign language software firm, an online college and a real estate investment company have in common? Times, Sunday Times She had an innovative idea for a software firm that would turn voicemails into text. Times, Sunday Times The scheme looked so attractive he gave up his job as a salesman for a software firm to concentrate on the venture. Times, Sunday Times He commutes by ferry from this neatly manicured community to his job at a software firm. Times, Sunday Times Mining by the state-owned firm replaced small private mines in the area in 2006. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 It's not just state-owned firms that will benefit. Times, Sunday Times In the 1980s, when the government started privatising state-owned firms, it was used as an excuse for trebling the salaries of the mediocre bosses of former nationalised industries. Times, Sunday Times Others are alarmed at how state-owned firms could be used alongside the funds to grab strategic assets. Times, Sunday Times Corrupt and haphazard privatization process turned over major state-owned firms to politically connected oligarchs, which has left equity ownership highly concentrated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 An adverse finding in any of these cases could be seized on by investors wanting to sue the firm. Times, Sunday Times The dad of three now plans to sue the firm which manages open areas near his home. The Sun In doing so, he stopped me suing the firm based on my previous interview. Times,Sunday Times A worker sued the firm saying it was unfair that supervisors got a share of pooled tips. The Sun Lawyers are suing the firm for his injuries, loss of earnings and medical costs. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 结实的, 公司 Japanese: 堅い, 会社 |
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