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
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
"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
I was so stiff that I felt I could lift right off the ground like a statue or something.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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Engineering - Introductory
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