stubbornness

Example Sentences

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And with a daring display of prime ministerial authority along with a big dose of political stubbornness, Sir Keir has kept an awful lot of those options on the table for now at least.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

His father’s stubbornness paid off in court as the company was sued for its name.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

“The Mary Tyler Moore Show” casts Minneapolis as progressive and neighborly, a bustling metropolis located between stereotypical Midwestern patriarchal stubbornness and a feminist future.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

MarketWatch: What’s the difference between discipline and stubbornness in both investing and spending?

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

His stubbornness was packed beneath so many layers of pride that it was impossible for me to be angry.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama