stiff
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After a viewing in July, Awosika said the letting agent, who identified himself as Derrick Fringe, told them there was stiff competition and they needed to pay immediately to secure it.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
The pizza chain has been struggling with rising costs and stiff competition in recent years.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Global carmakers have also faced stiff competition in China - a major market for luxury brands like Ferrari.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Back straight, chest out, chin at a ninety-degree angle, he marches with stiff legs, advancing for hours on end.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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Vocabulary lists containing stiff
Engineering - Introductory
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