stubborn
Example Sentences
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She is one of the most outspoken, articulate and stubborn opponents of Hong Kong’s government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
While the verdict caps the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, challenges posed by a stubborn slump in the once-booming property sector still loom large for China and its leaders.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
That’s just the opposite of the stubborn bullishness that is the sentiment hallmark of a bull-market top.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Backed by water tankers and a helicopter, firefighters on Sunday fought to contain a stubborn wildfire in Northern California that prompted officials to order evacuations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
He reaches for my arm as I stalk down the path, frantically jimmying the stubborn gate until at once it bursts open.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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