recalcitrant
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Ms. Goldstein imagines a sweet spot that allows us to “objectively distinguish between better and worse ways to satisfy the longing to matter” while being “expansive enough to accommodate us in all our recalcitrant diversity.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
“As a career law enforcement officer and a career officer with ICE, I’ve been dealing with these recalcitrant countries for years,” said acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025
"The first and hardest battle was to change mentality. His job was rendered difficult by recalcitrant culture."
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2024
His best hope remains the presence of a recalcitrant juror or two willing and able to hang the panel.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024
This “irritant dust” was most likely to be used in small situations with one or two recalcitrant inmates.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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