stubborn
Example Sentences
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Stubborn inflation, labor market strength, overseas conflicts, and the new Fed chair add uncertainty to mortgage rate outlook.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Stubborn price increases will likely lead central bankers to keep interest rates on hold at their meeting next week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Stubborn inflation, high tariffs and plunging job creation didn’t do much to slow the economy in 2025.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026
Stubborn independence is, however, a blessing and a curse.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024
‘She was so brave, my sister. She was fearless. She was strong. Everything I wasn’t. Stubborn, too.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing stubborn
The Cay
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