adamant
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But greengrocer Mohamed Hassan was adamant: "I see this as a victory for the Somali people... those willing to participate should proceed, and whoever wins should lead the country."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
But he was adamant that he would still be able to find a way to produce regardless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The match had been badly affected by rain, but Cronje was adamant the teams should do all they could to ensure it did not end in a draw.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
My brother-in-law, however, was adamant that he did not want to sell the house to us.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
“The same reason your ma is so adamant that you go to school.”
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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