stiff

Example Sentences

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Chinese vehicles are effectively locked out of the U.S. market because of stiff tariffs and national-security concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“Nobody Wants This” “Despite the absence of last year’s comedy powerhouse ‘The Studio,’ the competition remains stiff with long-running heavyweights like ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Abbott’ and ‘Only Murders’ all in the running once again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"There's a real stiff upper lip Britishness about it," he says.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the United States, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The herd strolled out to graze under the stars, the children ran out to chase fireflies, and sometimes even Mr. Shareef stepped out to stretch his stiff legs.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown