adamant
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Like many we spoke to, he was adamant he wanted to give something back.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
But greengrocer Mohamed Hassan was adamant: "I see this as a victory for the Somali people... those willing to participate should proceed, and whoever wins should lead the country."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Sources who know the United boss well are adamant there is no better person to handle the turmoil, and it is at times of crisis like this that his innate calmness is a major strength.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
No, he was adamant that it is the special teams unit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
Grandma seemed adamant about my remaining a two-year-old, I thought to myself.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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