stubborn
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Political scientist Marja Lemne of Sodertorn University described Andersson as "stubborn and driven" and "very strong on economic issues".
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Warsh argued that the economy’s recent strength allayed such risks, opening the door to confront stubborn price increases with higher rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
He is hired by the owner and ringmaster August Rosenbluth, but complications ensue when Jacob falls for August’s wife, Marlena, as they work together to train a stubborn elephant named Rosie for their star act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
After building last season's title-winning campaign on a stubborn defence, the Gunners have begun this season with five clean sheets in six matches in all competitions, including in all three away matches.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
“He’s a billy goat. They’re stubborn sometimes. But I’m a bigger mule than he is. Have as much water as you like. We can refill it on the way, when we get to ojito verde.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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