as in recalcitrance
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Noun
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The permitting reform that was supposed to pass in parallel with the climate bill never became law because of Republican recalcitrance and Democratic fears of incurring the wrath of environmentalists.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Some out-of-towners say crowding at the doors and refusing to move out of the way is part of ingrained New England recalcitrance.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The study revealed significant changes in the biomechanical properties of the astronauts' eyes, including a 33% drop in ocular rigidity, an 11% decrease in intraocular pressure, and a 25% reduction in ocular pulse amplitude.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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The minerals provide bones with resistance, strength and rigidity, while protein gives them flexibility and resistance to fracture, Shankland said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
31 Oct. 2024
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These laws sought to punish the people of Massachusetts for their disobedience during the Boston Tea Party by suspending civil government and trial by jury, among other things.—
Lawrence B.A. Hatter / Made by History,
TIME,
4 Feb. 2025
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Yes From an early age, we are taught that obedience is good, and disobedience is bad.—
Dr. Sunita Sah,
TIME,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Immovability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immovability. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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