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stubborn

[stuhb-ern] / ˈstʌb ərn /


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Pratt, a Republican, has made L.A.’s stubborn homeless crisis a key campaign topic, at times posting images of unhoused people on his social media accounts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan warned that interest rate hikes may be necessary later this year to tamp down stubborn inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Extreme demand suggests prices won’t ease anytime soon, adding another worry for the Federal Reserve as it struggles to reduce stubborn inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

My sister looks stubborn while he shakes his wheat-gold head.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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