stiff-necked
Example Sentences
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Watson is in a perpetual state of stiff-necked choler tinged with snobbery — “I am better educated, more wealthy and stronger than you are,” he tells Bea, who is unmoved.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2021
"I would argue that both governments have been excessively stiff-necked," Bunn says.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 31, 2017
But America has a proud history of stiff-necked heroes.
From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2017
When Flack recalled Cornelius' stiff-necked delivery, the crowd of about 300 people laughed knowingly.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2012
Harry got out too, and after a minute or so, Ron seemed to regain the feeling in his limbs and followed, still stiff-necked and staring.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
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