stubborn
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Big picture: The economy is still growing steadily after six years of expansion — even stubborn inflation hasn’t been able to slow it down much.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
For 10 years, physicist Stephan Schlamminger had been chasing one of the most stubborn numbers in science.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
SYDNEY—Reserve Bank of Australia Gov. Michele Bullock warned Friday that the central bank’s concerns regarding stubborn inflation are materializing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Political scientist Marja Lemne of Sodertorn University described Andersson as "stubborn and driven" and "very strong on economic issues".
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
“I can guarantee you that none of these other Shards are as stubborn as we are. Just because we’re helpless against him doesn’t mean we’re out of options.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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