adamant
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Chief Justice Rehnquist was adamant about not letting terrorists disrupt the judicial routine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
She says Iñárritu — whose last film, “Bardo,” had a rocky reception on the 2022 festival circuit — was adamant that the decision wasn’t about avoiding festivals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Wybrow is adamant this is not about "covering up" Marinker's illness, but showing that collaborative, creative work is still more than possible after a dementia diagnosis.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“He was adamant it was fun,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Bram begged me not to read the final paragraph, but I was adamant.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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