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stiff

[stif] / stɪf /






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Goldman Sachs said late last month that the company faces a challenging setup coming into 2026, largely due to stiff competition.

From Barron's

The reaction could herald a stiffer defence of democracy in West Africa.

From BBC

"At the end of the day, it is a bit stiff but I don't think there is any real issue."

From BBC

Tesla has had several months of disappointing sales in Europe as it faces stiff competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sculpture’s curved, draping form looks both stiff and pliable, cartoonish and menacing.

From The Wall Street Journal