Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a stubborn manner; inflexibly; obstinately.
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- adverb In a
stubborn manner.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in a stubborn unregenerate manner
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Examples
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In real life characters often remain stubbornly immune; life-changing events can leave lives oddly unchanged.
Sarfraz Manzoor: My family said they would boycott my wedding Sarfraz Manzoor 2010
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Jobless rates remain stubbornly high, and the troubles in the nation's foreclosure system threaten to undermine any revival in the housing market.
After surprising third quarter, investors still watching their step Sonja Ryst 2010
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Jobless rates remain stubbornly high, and the troubles in the nation's foreclosure system threaten to undermine any revival in the housing market.
After surprising third quarter, investors still watching their step Sonja Ryst 2010
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I was baffled by this conceptual-leaning gag at the time, but as I've learned more about contemporary art, I remain stubbornly excited about art's capacity to throw me -- albeit figuratively -- across the room, to pull me into a warm embrace, to send my mind deep into thought, or to set my nerves on edge.
Annie Buckley: On Seeing: An Internet Exhibition Annie Buckley 2010
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Jobless rates remain stubbornly high, and the troubles in the nation's foreclosure system threaten to undermine any revival in the housing market.
After surprising third quarter, investors still watching their step Sonja Ryst 2010
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I was baffled by this conceptual-leaning gag at the time, but as I've learned more about contemporary art, I remain stubbornly excited about art's capacity to throw me -- albeit figuratively -- across the room, to pull me into a warm embrace, to send my mind deep into thought, or to set my nerves on edge.
Annie Buckley: On Seeing: An Internet Exhibition Annie Buckley 2010
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Senator McCain stubbornly insists on pursuing the failed Bush policy that continues to cost so much, while Senator Obama believes it's time to begin a deliberate, careful strategy to remove our troops and compel the Iraqis to take responsibility for their own future.
McCain Whacks Obama on Iraq - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008
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Senator McCain stubbornly insists on pursuing the failed Bush policy that continues to cost so much, while Senator Obama believes it's time to begin a deliberate, careful strategy to remove our troops and compel the Iraqis to take responsibility for their own future.
McCain Whacks Obama on Iraq - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008
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John McCain stubbornly insists on continuing a dangerous and failed foreign policy that has clearly made the United States and Israel less secure.
Obama Responds to McCain's AIPAC Speech - Real Clear Politics – TIME.com 2008
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Outsiders gradually brought influences like barbecue sauce and side dishes, but the core Texas values remain stubbornly intact at these old school joints: meat seasoned only with salt, pepper and smoke, and served without plates or utensils.
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