be stubborn
Example Sentences
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Marc could be stubborn and confrontational; over the decades, they’d argued as much as any couple.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
They will need to chase Porto tonight, who will be stubborn, will no doubt play in that low block, but Arsenal need to play their own way.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2024
“No,” Servais said, trying to be stubborn before laughing and expounding.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024
The 'last mile' of bringing inflation down may prove difficult for the Fed, Blinder said, adding that the central bank won't be "stubborn" if inflation settles somewhat above its stated 2% goal.
From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023
I didn’t press him about it, because he could be stubborn and not want to talk at all.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
