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as in persistence
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
her unrelenting hardheadedness didn't win many friends, but it helped her to get her way most of the time
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2
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
the hardheadedness of a bean counter
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Noun
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025 -
Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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John Sawers, a former head of the British intelligence service, said there were risks to undertaking such an operation.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In fact, gas prices have increased 60% in the African nation over the last six months as Dangote’s refinery has ramped up production, according to market intelligence firm Trading Economics.—
John Hyatt,
Forbes,
17 Feb. 2025
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During each episode, viewers will watch firsthand as Turner uses her skills to transform properties and David uses his wits to find homes that meet client needs.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Feb. 2025
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Since November, we too have been forced to watch and to wait in the bulrushes with Miriam, as if from a distance, using the time to gain perspective and to gather our wits as the current of history swirls around us.—
Rev. Steven R. Jungkeit,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Art was also full of wisdom with an impeccable memory and mind that was sharp as a tack, right up until the very end.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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However, their commonalities rest in their ability to uniquely instill wisdom into the next generation of students.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2020
Noun
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Economists say the trajectory for both countries is worrying, warning that the absence of growth, fiscal imbalances and political intransigence could lead to decline and a loss of standing for Europe, as a whole.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
2 Jan. 2025
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For journalistic perspective, a critic Jameson might be compared with, in stature and longevity, but also fortitude and intransigence, is Harold Bloom, who died in 2019 at eighty-nine.—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
Noun
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Yet, over time, Bashar Assad inherited his father’s obstinacy and brutality and increasingly relied on the security apparatus to maintain control, stifling dissent and curbing opposition.—
Sefa Secen / Made by History,
TIME,
17 Dec. 2024
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That is the popular girl’s cross to bear, and the desperate obstinacy that comes with this realization is one of Cody’s main themes.—
Rafaela Bassili,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2024
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Related: ‘Neglected diseases’ are anything but neglected by the billion-plus people living with them One possible reason for this obduracy is that noma begins as a dental disease, and dental diseases have long been underappreciated global health concerns.—
John Button,
STAT,
16 Dec. 2023
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Andreas blames the obduracy of U.S. politicians and bureaucrats for the persistence of the drug wars, despite their evident failure and their huge financial and human costs.—
Russell Crandall,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Apr. 2021
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