stubborn
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There is some concern that REITs, known for their relatively high dividend yields, will be shunned by some income-seeking investors, given worries that stubborn inflation will lead to higher interest rates.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
At a moment when technology promises ever-greater efficiency, “The Bear” makes a quieter if tenacious case for the value of people: their improvisation, intuition and stubborn belief that something worth doing is worth doing well.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
Against Croatia - and in the qualifying games - it was clear Thomas Tuchel's game model was similarly built upon teasing opponents out of a stubborn defensive shape.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026
But the real bugaboos in fixed income are volatility, stubborn inflation, and higher interest rates.
From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026
“You talk about charm and beauty and sacrificing yourself to make things pleasant for people. I don’t believe you care a bit for that. You’re too conceited and stubborn and selfish...”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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