obdurate
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Obdurate, he took the presidency of the Citizens' Union and organized a "Fusion Ticket."
From Time Magazine Archive
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OPAS.—the throne of guilt Obdurate, without plea, without remorse.
From Count Julian by Landor, Walter Savage
Obdurate at first, the ministers subsequently agreed to moderate their hostile references to the actors.
From A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles by Lee, Sidney, Sir
"Obdurate clay with a sort of recalcitrant, unintelligent life of its own."
From Secret Places of the Heart by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
Obdurate Love Matthiette sat brooding in her room, as the night wore on.
From The Line of Love Dizain des Mariages by Cabell, James Branch
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