adamant

Example Sentences

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Sydney remained adamant that England had fought the wrong enemy, and she and David took up separate residences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Maija was very adamant about really having conversations about understanding the Caribbean style and the Black experience through the Caribbean lens, which was really refreshing,” Garcia told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Still adamant something was wrong, she went to her own doctor the next day and was referred to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

One of the siblings owes quite a bit of child support, which my parents have been adamant about not paying.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Mr. Quisling had been adamant that Emily give up the book, that it was returned to Mr. Remora ASAP.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman