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
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
Megan Stalter, “Hacks” “Michelle Pfeiffer is generating buzz for her work on the drama side with ‘The Madison,’ but I think she has a better shot with ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ despite the stiff competition.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“The dress is a nice touch, don’t you think? Much better than those stiff uniforms.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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Vocabulary lists containing stiff
Engineering - Introductory
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Engineering - Middle School
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