Sentence examples for be obstinate from inspiring English sources

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be obstinate

adjective

Stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually with implied unreasonableness; persistent.

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At times, Ms. Foley can be obstinate, apparently having inherited some of John Fairchild's recalcitrance.

She could be obstinate and uncompromising, even with those sympathetic to her cause.

"But should he be obstinate, he will face a resolute force".

Ahmadinejad has proved to be obstinate both at home and in international affairs.

If Arachne is inclined, however, to be obstinate, gently blow on her with a full steady breath..

It still feels to me as if we've made Iraq just safe enough for its politicians to be obstinate, corrupt or reckless on our dime.

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I'm obstinate.

The conflict was obstinate.

The humor is obstinate.

Is Mr. Netanyahu being obstinate?

"But we Turks are obstinate people.

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