stubborn as a mule
Example Sentences
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"Michael knew all of this, but as his friends and family will attest, he was passionate, and stubborn as a mule."
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
“But age comes for us all, and Mitch is stubborn as a mule, and he’s tough. And so he’s been in my prayers in recent weeks.”
From Slate ● Sep. 7, 2023
As always, though, V. I. remains the most vivid participant in this case, stubborn as a mule — although she sees herself as another animal entirely.
From New York Times ● Apr. 17, 2020
"My husband's stubborn as a mule, and he wouldn't leave," Wash told KABC-TV.
From US News ● Jul. 25, 2016
“No use in bein’ stubborn as a mule jest because it comes easy to you, Jeth.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
