stiff
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Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney's strategy to reduce Canada's economic reliance on the United States, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
Key details: So-called core wholesale prices rose a lesser but still stiff 0.5% in April.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
Thierig said the announcement represented good news during challenging times for the German industry as local carmakers face stiff competition from Chinese rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
To make, simply whisk together a cup of cold cream with two tablespoons of cocoa powder, two tablespoons of sugar and a teaspoon of ground cardamom until everything is incorporated and stiff peaks form.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Moose suddenly stood still, his legs stiff and his tail up.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Vocabulary lists containing stiff
Engineering - Introductory
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Civil Engineering
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Engineering - Middle School
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