stubborn
Example Sentences
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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
Here’s what each candidate said about the need to address the state’s housing shortage and its stubborn homeless problem:
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Soaring interest rates and stubborn inflation have led to the highest rate of credit card delinquencies since the financial crisis.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
It was past midnight in the seaside fishing village of Amagansett, on the East End of Long Island, New York, and a stubborn fog cloaked the town's ribbon of beach.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing stubborn
The Cay
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Twelve Angry Men
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