obdurate

Example Sentences

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To the religious authorities in England in the early 16th century, an obdurate Oxford scholar became a public enemy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But encountering “Dark” now, something else stands out: There is no way for a viewer to know for certain whether the word is really written on the underside, beneath all that obdurate tonnage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2025

But it faces an obdurate, well-armed and angry enemy.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

Its leader, Wayne LaPierre, was the face of obdurate resistance to regulations on firearms.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

François was obdurate, but when he turned his back Buck again displaced Sol-leks, who was not at all unwilling to go.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London