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

His decision to combine his Northern Ireland job with Blackburn Rovers was divisive among supporters and media, but he was adamant taking on the job would not impact the World Cup play-off.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 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

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

They were thinking of the moment in the adamant tower when that sparklike idea had flashed between them.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman