obstinacy

Example Sentences

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In business, it’s rare to find obstinacy mixed with integrity, and I can’t help thinking that’s the formula behind the Grand’s success.

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025

Brutal humor and obstinacy bind these malcontents together for almost 15 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

In a 17-page order, Judge Chushcoff said the employee “demonstrated obstinacy in her search” that led the State Patrol to move to discipline her; however, Loftis said the employee “subsequently left our employ.”

From Seattle Times • May 6, 2024

Even more shocking were Rubiales and the Spanish federation’s steadfast attacks on Hermoso in the aftermath and their obstinacy that he had done nothing wrong, going so far as to call Hermoso a liar.

From Slate • Aug. 30, 2023

Elizabeth fiddles with a clump of hair that’s slipped out of her roller, grimaces at its obstinacy.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett