adamant
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But greengrocer Mohamed Hassan was adamant: "I see this as a victory for the Somali people... those willing to participate should proceed, and whoever wins should lead the country."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
But he was adamant that he would still be able to find a way to produce regardless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Outside Wandsworth Prison in London, former bus driver Michael Bogle was adamant he would not return to the Victorian-era facility - describing the conditions as "awful".
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
My brother-in-law, however, was adamant that he did not want to sell the house to us.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Mr. Quisling had been adamant that Emily give up the book, that it was returned to Mr. Remora ASAP.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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