adamantine

Example Sentences

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Although in her youth Catherine had imbibed Enlightenment views about the suffering of the common people, she was pragmatic enough to leave undisturbed the adamantine ways of the Russian countryside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Amid the images of Putin’s atrocities, we’ve all seen evidence of the Ukrainians’ adamantine humor.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2022

He’s since backed off a bit from his adamantine opposition, but the core of his position was concern that the measure would add to inflation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2021

Koirala, a Bollywood star, brings a taut poise to a mother whose veneer seems adamantine until the Duttas walk in the door.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2021

“The haunting begins at midnight,” said the girl with the adamantine chin.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston