stubborn
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For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Here’s what each candidate said about the need to address the state’s housing shortage and its stubborn homeless problem:
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“The Spartans’ stubborn refusal to share their wealth and conquests with other Greeks limited their potential to grow,” he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Extreme demand suggests prices won’t ease anytime soon, adding another worry for the Federal Reserve as it struggles to reduce stubborn inflation.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
With infinite difficulty, for he was stubborn as a stone, I persuaded him to make an exchange in favour of a sober black satin and pearl-grey silk.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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