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stubbornly



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Spain dictated possession for much of the afternoon while Argentina defended stubbornly, forcing the final into extra time before the breakthrough finally came.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

He told lawmakers that Federal Reserve officials have "no tolerance" for stubbornly high prices and vowed to rid the United States of a years-long "inflation surge."

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

It would instead be worrisome if the timers choose to stubbornly remain in that zone for several weeks in a row.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

For the working and middle classes, changing economic realities such as stubbornly high mortgage rates have led to a new calculus.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

She stubbornly tried to recall every detail of that first vision she had when she was still at the Academy.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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