stiff
Example Sentences
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Tesla has had several months of disappointing sales in Europe as it faces stiff competition.
The sculpture’s curved, draping form looks both stiff and pliable, cartoonish and menacing.
U.S. agricultural exports of bulk commodities, such as corn, wheat, and soybeans, are also facing stiffer competition.
From Barron's
On his England hopes, Rogers acknowledged there is stiff competition.
From BBC
But the winning duo faced stiff competition from the other remaining couples.
From BBC
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