stiff

Example Sentences

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It really shouldn’t be surprising that Kempczinski can come off as a corporate stiff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The consequences of not paying owed tax and not filing a return can include penalties and stiff interest on unpaid taxes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

It’s all a perfect setup, from the atmosphere to the stiff competition, to prepare for next month’s section and state championships.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The buyout price was a stiff 13 times that amount.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

It seemed like they were going to have some stiff competition.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon