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[stif] / stɪf /






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The CG animals and aliens look stiff, other than a nifty close-up of an eyeball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

After a viewing in July, Awosika said the letting agent, who identified himself as Derrick Fringe, told them there was stiff competition and they needed to pay immediately to secure it.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Dodgers catcher Will Smith was scratched from the lineup because of a stiff neck, manager Dave Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Such perfect control is only possible when a child is taken at an early age and carefully and continually taught to practice the muscles which grow stiff in later years.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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