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tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Recent Examples of die-hard
New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
The 2026 World Cup is almost certainly going to see more demand from global soccer fans and so, possibly, ticket prices running away from the ability of die-hard fans to pay.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The series of films also spawned gobs of merchandise — more movies in the three Fantastic Beasts prequel films, a TV series in development at HBO, as well as clothes, jewelry, toys, games, and even theme parks — plus generations of die-hard fans.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
But Michael Montijo — a die-hard Chiefs fan — wouldn’t be there to see it.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Similar responses have been heard from the die-hard enthusiasts across every industry that has subsequently generated a secondary coming on the auction block.
—New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2025
The 2026 World Cup is almost certainly going to see more demand from global soccer fans and so, possibly, ticket prices running away from the ability of die-hard fans to pay.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The series of films also spawned gobs of merchandise — more movies in the three Fantastic Beasts prequel films, a TV series in development at HBO, as well as clothes, jewelry, toys, games, and even theme parks — plus generations of die-hard fans.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Feb. 2025
But Michael Montijo — a die-hard Chiefs fan — wouldn’t be there to see it.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
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Every community in Connecticut is provided access to free educational services for individuals over age 17 who have withdrawn from a traditional high school or are in need of English as a Second Language or Citizenship.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Our European allies can no longer rely on us for protection from our traditional enemies.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Against the devoted coalition of evangelical Christians, neocons, pompous billionaires and MAGA Republicans who now dominate the other side of the aisle, this prevaricating has failed to muster enthusiasm for the Democratic Party or much of the industry’s own product.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The blame for these debacles falls squarely on the neocons.—
Jason Fields,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The report came from the Maine Wire, an online outlet founded by a conservative think tank based in the state.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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Well wishes came in comments from friends including model Brooks Nader, country singer Jessie James Decker, conservative commentator Candace Owens, stylist and TV personality Jeannie Mai and designer Nicky Hilton Rothschild.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wielding the language of liberal internationalism to justify ruinous intervention abroad has long been the modus operandi of the neoconservatives, who, since the ascendancy of Trump over the Republican Party, have gravitated back to their original home among the Democrats.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump is fusing this use of American power, which the neoconservatives and George W. Bush had no qualms about, to a much more aggressive vision of national interest.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, many Orthodox Christians in Ukraine celebrated on December 25 for the first time, shifting away from Russian customs toward Western conventions and widely seen as a snub to Russia and its orthodox church, which has endorsed Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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But having one of the masters of orthodox Hollywood storytelling at my side, by the monitor every single day, was so immensely helpful.—
William Earl,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The Healey administration remains a staunch opponent of natural gas as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables, and as the feds aim to revive a pipeline project that could lower utility costs by $1 billion.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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This time, however, the shift from Ukraine toward Russia is being embraced by key political allies of Trump who have long claimed to be staunch conservatives.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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