stubborn

Example Sentences

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The story stays small, sticking only with her, a stubborn woman who doesn’t want much from the world and doesn’t feel responsible for its rescue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The “restart timeline is a stubborn mule,” Raj told MarketWatch, and “repumping the battered energy heart is a multiyear demolition derby, not a weekend DIY.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

To the obvious fury of the judge, the prince's stubborn barrister David Sherborne often tested the boundaries of that decision.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He currently sits at the helm of a central bank navigating stubborn inflation, a fragile labor market, and a new energy shock, all while its leadership structure is still unresolved.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

“Oh, right,” said Mara, struggling with a stubborn knot near the sheep’s belly.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri