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obstreperous

[uhb-strep-er-uhs] / əbˈstrɛp ər əs /


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And only DeMichelle’s Marguerite has the necessary command to bring this obstreperous monarch to heel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The first day goes wonderfully well—games of Bananagrams and Boggle, long walks with Rose’s obstreperous Newfoundland Walter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

This is more than a reissue; it is a reclamation and a delightfully obstreperous collection of material.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

The judge also sanctioned the defendants' lawyers for making "preposterous" legal arguments and fueling their clients' "obstreperous" conduct.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Knowing that the horse, when forced, tended to become obstreperous, Pollard may have decided to err on the side of caution and advise Workman to withhold the whip.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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