stubborn
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Retail footfall in the U.K. saw a double-digit percentage decline in April as stubborn inflation stifled spending, according to a prominent industry group.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Firefighters filled it with foam and water to extinguish the stubborn flames.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
“Solid growth and no sign of fracture in the labor market left stubborn inflation as the morning’s economic headline,” says Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“Before he entered politics, Wilson would describe the American people as ‘selfish, ignorant, timid, stubborn and foolish.’”
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“Both stubborn, and they love their work a little too much,” said Lily.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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