obstinate

Example Sentences

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The guard was obstinate in refusing to provide one.

From Salon

Putin believed Russia's mighty and modernised army would make quick work of its obstinate, independent neighbour and its recalcitrant president.

From BBC

"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

He also accused Hamas of being "obstinate" in negotiations and called for further pressure to be applied on the militant group.

From BBC