Sentence examples for For obstinacy from inspiring English sources

Mr. Kohl has a talent for obstinacy -- he is ruining the concept of honor when he tries to use that to justify breaking the law".

It takes a peculiar form of obstinacy for news channels such as the BBC to consistently not mention climate change.

Washington was forced to dismiss L'Enfant in 1792 for his obstinacy in defying the commissioners of the city, and particularly for his high-handed procedure in removing the house of Daniel Carroll, an influential Washington resident, to make way for an avenue.

Those who didn't are renowned for their obstinacy and thrift.

Then, instead of winning applause for their obstinacy, negotiators risk alienating their constituents.

No" for his obstinacy and an honorary doctorate he received in 1966 from South Carolina's fundamentalist Bob Jones University.

The saleswoman mentioned that the store had been open only two months, which might account for her obstinacy.

Nothing is different, they say, except for the obstinacy of the parties on the other side of the table: Elliott Management and Aurelius Capital Management.

One possible explanation for the obstinacy is the fact that selling the company to his sons would require an appraisal of the company.

(Taking away the right of election from local churches became more and more common after Innocent's pontificate). John refused to accept Stephen, and Innocent finally excommunicated the king for his obstinacy in 1209.

We do not grasp Charlotte's reason for her obstinacy until, torn by her desperate situation, she confesses the truth to Delia; Tina is her own child by Clem.