adamant
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She says Iñárritu — whose last film, “Bardo,” had a rocky reception on the 2022 festival circuit — was adamant that the decision wasn’t about avoiding festivals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
While this is not the first time Burnham has said he has pushed the system to the limit, Whitehall sources are now adamant there will be no more additional exemptions.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Since taking office, however, Warsh has been adamant about saying less, not more.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bonta remains adamant that the Paramount-Warner deal is illegal and would require significant structural remedies to win the states’ approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
She's absolutely adamant that the first one, the one in the atrium, was put there by somebody else.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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