stubborn

Example Sentences

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Consumer goods conglomerates have been trying to slim down their operations as they struggle to deal with stubborn inflation and slow growth.

From Barron's

A stubborn group of people might try starting an unsanctioned game.

From Literature

Clare cried, sounding like a stubborn child being sent to his room without supper.

From Literature

A few years later, I was managing an autoimmune condition and some stubborn cystic acne when my doctor suggested I try reducing dairy — just to see what happened.

From Salon

A rate increase, once unthinkable, has become thinkable thanks to stubborn inflation, Iran and a resilient economy.

From The Wall Street Journal