stiff
Example Sentences
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Despite the stiff restrictions in Laos, he pointed to signs of change, such as more online discussion about politics and younger candidates on the ballot compared to previous elections.
From Barron's
The ballroom project has faced stiff opposition from historic preservation groups and sections of the public.
From BBC
The soup is only considered successful if a spoon can stand completely upright when placed inside the pot -- giving a new meaning to the phrase "stiff competition".
From Barron's
Camille’s heartbreak is so consuming that it turns her into something else entirely, placing her soul in the framework of her sought-after chair and turning her human body into a stiff, agreeable bag of bones.
From Salon
They haven’t entered the U.S. partly because of stiff import tariffs.
From Barron's
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