obstinate

Example Sentences

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While the central meaning of all this has yet to be revealed, Seehorn’s performance of Carol’s obstinate loneliness is wrenchingly genuine to anyone who has ever felt alone in a sea of smiling strangers.

From Salon

The guard was obstinate in refusing to provide one.

From Salon

"However, until now, the occupation continues to be obstinate over an agreement over the issues of the ceasefire and withdrawal, and has made no step forward," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From BBC

"Depending what mood I was in, or what mood he was in, I would think of a word that he might have been that day, like obstinate," he laughed.

From BBC

She represented this neighborhood during her 16 years on the City Council, and has little patience for obstinate bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times