obstinate
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Obstinate young Prince Hal ascends to the English throne as Henry V under the tutelage of the wily Falstaff.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2019
Obstinate gamblers for the rise may have barked their shins.
From Time Magazine Archive
Obstinate beast when he gets a notion into his head.
From The Coast of Adventure by Bindloss, Harold
"Obstinate as a mule," muttered Mr. Davenport, as he and his colleague sat nearer the fire, and sipped their mild punch.
From Faithful Margaret A Novel by Ashmore, Annie
Obstinate blood stains—Should be saturated in kerosene, then rubbed with soap and washed in luke warm water.
From The Copeland Method A Complete Manual for Cleaning, Repairing, Altering and Pressing All Kinds of Garments for Men and Women, at Home or for Busines by Copeland, Vanness
Vocabulary lists containing obstinate
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