adamant
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Though they both went on to earn high-level degrees, each is adamant about staying in Kern County to improve life for its residents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Though there’s something a little peculiar, in an age of digital verisimilitude, about watching a big-budget movie character scoot around like a Muppet, Favreau was adamant about showcasing the handiwork.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"She was adamant, she wanted to find out more about him and she wanted to meet his background," Elma says.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
He was adamant that this language doesn’t stop discounts entirely, and they can still reach the right audiences.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Mrs. Colbey rejected the State's offer of a plea agreement, pursuant to which she would have gone to prison for eighteen years, because she was adamant that she had done nothing wrong.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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