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stubbornly



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Convery has nicely feathered hair and a character burdened by the plot’s corniest contrivances: a bully stubbornly pursuing him to the literal end of civilization, a lost pet dog that he’s determined to rescue.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

With youth unemployment stubbornly high on both sides of the Atlantic, young adults need to think of every possible way they can positively stand out in interviews.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Still, the comeback of the so-called Magnificent Seven group of tech names has investors wondering if they can finally do what nothing else has: wake up a bull-market rally that’s gone stubbornly cool.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

Spain dictated possession for much of the afternoon while Argentina defended stubbornly, forcing the final into extra time before the breakthrough finally came.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

“It might not be a spirit,” said Pantalaimon stubbornly.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman




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