stiff-necked
Example Sentences
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"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
He's the stiff-necked marketing wizard she asks to "rebrand" her after an online humiliation.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2014
The people I grew up with were the descendants of stiff-necked troublemakers from County Mayo or the Abruzzi, men who never bowed to royalty — peasants to everyone but themselves.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2014
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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