as in obdurateness
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action
cursed their mulishness for failing to own up to what seemed like an obvious mistake to him
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The persistence of these symptoms suggests the need for a medical evaluation to identify any underlying causes.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Jan. 2025 -
Getting your name out there and building your brand image takes foresight, persistence, and connections.—
John Hall,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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Without treatment, most cases of diarrhea related to alcohol use resolve in one to three days.—
Jay N. Yepuri,
Verywell Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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While the recovery process hasn't been easy, Austin's resolve is as strong as ever.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.—
Ivan Penn,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Due Process Clauses would govern what procedures must be followed to make these determinations.—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Many agencies’ missions are associated with liberal or progressive causes, and conservatives who favor small government or deregulation have historically expressed frustration about the intransigence or even existence of the federal bureaucracy.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
The New Yorker,
16 Jan. 2025
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That bonus pool is growing to almost $3million (£2.4m) from just over $1m. Add it all up and there is no shortage of intransigence and little room for optimism.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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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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