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obduracy

[ob-doo-ruh-see, -dyoo-] / ˈɒb dʊ rə si, -dyʊ- /


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She has good qualifications: a strong physique, single-mindedness, obduracy.

From Washington Post • Apr. 21, 2023

The rise of the Delta variant and the obduracy of vaccination resisters altered the landscape of the pandemic in just the last few months.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2021

In turn, this is why Mr Bolton’s ideological obduracy looks less risky than welcome.

From Economist • May 31, 2018

When it functioned correctly, he met unexpected obduracy in the shape of Burnley’s reserve goalkeeper Nick Pope.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2017

He said, “My dear madam. Your obduracy is quite, is...well, can’t you see how ridiculous this is?”

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman




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