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stiff-necked

[stif-nekt] / ˈstɪfˈnɛkt /


















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But like the Targaryens, the elves and men of “The Rings of Power,” are far too stiff-necked to make any sort of joke.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2024

"I would argue that both governments have been excessively stiff-necked," Bunn says.

From Science Magazine Aug. 31, 2017

But America has a proud history of stiff-necked heroes.

From Washington Post Jan. 9, 2017

The people I grew up with were the descendants of stiff-necked troublemakers from County Mayo or the Abruzzi, men who never bowed to royalty — peasants to everyone but themselves.

From New York Times Jul. 14, 2014

"You stiff-necked fool," he mut-tered, "too proud to listen. Can you eat pride, Stark? Will honor shield your children?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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