stiff
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Megan Stalter, “Hacks” “Michelle Pfeiffer is generating buzz for her work on the drama side with ‘The Madison,’ but I think she has a better shot with ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ despite the stiff competition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Analysts say any similar attempt by US special forces to arrest Castro could meet stiff opposition in Cuba, particularly among government loyalists.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Key details: So-called core wholesale prices rose a lesser but still stiff 0.5% in April.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a stiff test on Thursday, with millions of British voters heading to the polls for local council and mayoral elections.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Auntie Bernadette placed something that felt like stiff paper in Maggie’s hand.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing stiff
Engineering - Introductory
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Engineering - Middle School
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