stiff
Example Sentences
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The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Defending state 300 hurdles champion Jayden Rendon of Carson faces stiff competition in that event from state leader Brady Tse of San José Harker, Palm Desert’s Kingston Penny and Etiwanda’s Brandon Andrade.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Xiaomi had a rough start to the year, posting another profit drop as the memory crunch, stiff competition and soft demand hurt its businesses, from smartphones to electric cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
"I think Usyk will be too fluid for the stiff and big Verhoeven. I've got Usyk by knockout in nine."
From BBC • May 23, 2026
But sometimes, when you haven’t talked with a friend for a while, even if it’s strange and stiff and you don’t quite know what to say, it can still feel better than ever.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
Vocabulary lists containing stiff
Engineering - Introductory
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Engineering - Middle School
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