obstinacy
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Her obstinacy represents the larger unwillingness of those in power to listen to the public, digging their heels in rather than trying to maintain an air of understanding.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2025
Odenkirk was one of several perfectly cast actors in the episode, a force capable of matching Bernthal’s intensity and obstinacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2024
In a 17-page order, Judge Chushcoff said the employee “demonstrated obstinacy in her search” that led the State Patrol to move to discipline her; however, Loftis said the employee “subsequently left our employ.”
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024
Even more shocking were Rubiales and the Spanish federation’s steadfast attacks on Hermoso in the aftermath and their obstinacy that he had done nothing wrong, going so far as to call Hermoso a liar.
From Slate • Aug. 30, 2023
Elizabeth fiddles with a clump of hair that’s slipped out of her roller, grimaces at its obstinacy.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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