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stubborn

[stuhb-ern] / ˈstʌb ərn /


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For nearly 60 years, “60 Minutes” has stood apart because of its stubborn independence and commitment to irritating powerful people.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

Here’s what each candidate said about the need to address the state’s housing shortage and its stubborn homeless problem:

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“The Spartans’ stubborn refusal to share their wealth and conquests with other Greeks limited their potential to grow,” he writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Extreme demand suggests prices won’t ease anytime soon, adding another worry for the Federal Reserve as it struggles to reduce stubborn inflation.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

For the Spanish cannot withstand cavalry, and the Swiss have to fear infantry, when they discover those who are as stubborn in combat as they are.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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