recalcitrant

Example Sentences

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Ms. Goldstein imagines a sweet spot that allows us to “objectively distinguish between better and worse ways to satisfy the longing to matter” while being “expansive enough to accommodate us in all our recalcitrant diversity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

“As a career law enforcement officer and a career officer with ICE, I’ve been dealing with these recalcitrant countries for years,” said acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

And for any recalcitrant senators who still believe they have a say in any of it, he's bringing the hammer down.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2024

"The first and hardest battle was to change mentality. His job was rendered difficult by recalcitrant culture."

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024

In the past he had had the reputation of being recalcitrant, stubborn, a player who marched to his own beat and always seemed to fight off the brainwashing aspects of the Mojo mystique.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger