stubborn as a mule
Example Sentences
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“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
"He had talent in every fibre of his being and was stubborn as a mule," wrote Sykes.
From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2020
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
“He’s stubborn as a mule and proud as a horse. He’s got a pride like brass.”
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
