stubborn

Example Sentences

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And she was so small, this girl, for such a weight to be set on her shoulders—small and stubborn and breakable.

From Literature

The Fed left a key interest rate unchanged this week due in part to stubborn inflation.

From MarketWatch

But solid GDP growth, relatively low unemployment and stubborn inflation have given them reason to shift into wait-and-see mode.

From Barron's

“Well, at least leave behind that stubborn and melancholy girl who you were in Silivri. Pretend she never existed. Start over in Cuba.”

From Literature

Spain's historically stubborn unemployment fell below 10 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, official data showed on Tuesday, a first since the 2008 financial crisis.

From Barron's