stubborn
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His political concerns and active vigilance are accompanied by a stubborn smile and frequent laughter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
"But Dad being Dad - he's just stubborn," said his daughter.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
A strong economy and stubborn inflation could strengthen an already compelling case for a rate increase in December.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026
It would be classic stubborn baseball to ascend the summit and slide right off it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
She’s got a point—if my stubborn, hard-headed brother decided he was going to look for me, no one would be able to stop him.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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