obstreperous

Example Sentences

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But it is equally the personal story of an obstreperous and mercurial freelance warlord who undertook an emotional last-ditch attempt to win by force one of the most extraordinary Russian power struggles in recent memory.

From New York Times

Servants dance attendance on this obstreperous youngster, whose haughtiness is no doubt inflamed by her cold, aristocratic mother and distracted military captain father.

From Los Angeles Times

They see children as fascinating and try mightily to connect with them — even when the most obstreperous toddler throws a tantrum in their path.

From Washington Post

But it was not enough to appease the obstreperous right flank of his party, which wanted any single lawmaker to be able to force such a vote.

From New York Times

But Mr. McCarthy’s task now is in some ways singularly difficult, saddled with a razor-thin majority and a group of far-right lawmakers more obstreperous than their predecessors.

From New York Times