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obdurate

[ob-doo-rit, -dyoo-] / ˈɒb dʊ rɪt, -djʊ- /


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Under Murat Yakin, Switzerland have proved obdurate opponents and have their own entertainer in 20-year-old Johan Mazambi, although he missed their penalty shootout victory over Colombia through injury.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

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

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

From Seattle Times Feb. 23, 2024

The thumping, obdurate stresses of “blood, sweat, toil and tears” were no accident of rhythm.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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