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stiff-necked

[stif-nekt] / ˈstɪfˈnɛkt /


















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"I would argue that both governments have been excessively stiff-necked," Bunn says.

From Science Magazine • Aug. 31, 2017

But America has a proud history of stiff-necked heroes.

From Washington Post • Jan. 9, 2017

He's the stiff-necked marketing wizard she asks to "rebrand" her after an online humiliation.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2014

When Flack recalled Cornelius' stiff-necked delivery, the crowd of about 300 people laughed knowingly.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 4, 2012

"You stiff-necked fool," he mut-tered, "too proud to listen. Can you eat pride, Stark? Will honor shield your children?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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