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[stif] / stɪf /






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The Dodgers’ game against the Pirates on Wednesday was the fourth Smith had missed since being scratched from the lineup Saturday with a stiff neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The CG animals and aliens look stiff, other than a nifty close-up of an eyeball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

But I noticed a well-dressed man in the far corner of the room standing as still and stiff as a candlestick.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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