stubborn
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"William is very stubborn," a family friend told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
While the verdict caps the fallout from Evergrande's collapse, challenges posed by a stubborn slump in the once-booming property sector still loom large for China and its leaders.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Swaths of stubborn flies bother his mechanics as they work, and he’s had to redo paint jobs and clear coats tainted by the thick dust from the warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Investors anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike this year due to the combination of a resilient jobs market, volatile oil prices and stubborn inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
“The first thing you need to know is that your grandpa is a stubborn old fool.”
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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