stubborn
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Pratt, a Republican, has made L.A.’s stubborn homeless crisis a key campaign topic, at times posting images of unhoused people on his social media accounts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Extreme demand suggests prices won’t ease anytime soon, adding another worry for the Federal Reserve as it struggles to reduce stubborn inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Asian markets fell Wednesday as surging bond yields and stubborn inflation concerns knocked an investor confidence already shaken by US President Donald Trump's renewed threats of striking Iran.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Blind to betrayals and heartbreak, and always stubborn, no matter how gently she tried to explain.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing stubborn
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