intransigence
Example Sentences
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“Although it is regrettable that the extraordinary measure of forcing the sale of Minaj’s dwelling is required, that result is entirely the product of her intransigence in not making payment,” they stated.
From MarketWatch
Now, emerging research shows disabled survivors are also disproportionately likely to suffer in the aftermath of an inferno — as much from smoke and ash as from bureaucratic intransigence and institutional failure.
From Los Angeles Times
But, determined to keep the public’s spirits up in difficult times, the regime dropped its ideological intransigence and welcomed those whom it had denounced for decades as “sellouts” or “traitors.”
From Washington Post
That success, along with fury at the intransigence of their president, drew many protesters out to the streets on Thursday.
From New York Times
Mr Zhou, the former PLA officer, says Indian intransigence has generated suspicion.
From BBC
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