Firmly
Firmly adverb - In a vigorous and forceful manner.
Usage example: stomped his feet firmly to get the snow off his boots
Hard is a synonym for firmly in characteristic topic. In some cases you can use "Hard" instead the word "Firmly" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like immovably.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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She puts her foot down hard and firmly when she needs to.
Source: Comicbook / A-Force -
While pretty much the entire western coast is hit hard, California remains firmly attached to the rest of the mainland.
Source: Film / San Andreas -
Considering what the characters go through (and how insanely hard the game is at that), they are planted firmly in this territory.
Source: Video Game / Soul Sacrifice
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