be stubborn
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They can be stubborn as they’re smart, and they might think their idea is better than yours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
Nuno Espirito Santo's side will have to be stubborn and resolute to get anything at Selhurst Park.
From BBC ● May 1, 2025
“No,” Servais said, trying to be stubborn before laughing and expounding.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2024
The 'last mile' of bringing inflation down may prove difficult for the Fed, Blinder said, adding that the central bank won't be "stubborn" if inflation settles somewhat above its stated 2% goal.
From Reuters ● Sep. 1, 2023
She chose to be stubborn in other ways.
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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