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[stif] / stɪf /






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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

Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the United States, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Key details: So-called core wholesale prices rose a lesser but still stiff 0.5% in April.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Thierig said the announcement represented good news during challenging times for the German industry as local carmakers face stiff competition from Chinese rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I stumbled against the potato plants, dry now, stiff, crumbling underneath me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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