as in persistence
a steadfast adherence to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
her intransigence on the issue was simply frustrating
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Recent Examples of intransigence
Although Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty in March 1979, the Palestinian autonomy talks ultimately went nowhere, in large part due to Israeli intransigence.
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Benjamin V. Allison / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Arsenal learned all about Brighton’s January intransigence two years ago while making a determined pursuit of Caicedo.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
One of his spokesmen has been indicted for endangering national security on suspicion of falsifying and leaking classified intelligence in order to validate the cabinet’s intransigence on a hostage deal.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Facing intransigence from both Israeli and Palestinian officials, a furious Republican Congress, and resistance from his own chief of staff, Bartlet digs his heels in and fights with every breath to reach a peace accord.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Benjamin V. Allison / Made By History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Arsenal learned all about Brighton’s January intransigence two years ago while making a determined pursuit of Caicedo.
—Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
One of his spokesmen has been indicted for endangering national security on suspicion of falsifying and leaking classified intelligence in order to validate the cabinet’s intransigence on a hostage deal.
—Shalom Lipner, Foreign Affairs, 25 Nov. 2024
Facing intransigence from both Israeli and Palestinian officials, a furious Republican Congress, and resistance from his own chief of staff, Bartlet digs his heels in and fights with every breath to reach a peace accord.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intransigence
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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
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
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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But that also is when the Heat will have to display a resolve to stomach something better over the regular-season’s final 29 games.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles showed resolve in climbing out of the hole on the road … to promptly get smashed with another one of these: Two devastating early runs put the writing on the wall in fluorescent Kelly green.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Despite managing only three top-10 finishes in the Cup Series during that year, his determination has only grown, and the confidence Kaulig Racing has in him reflects his importance to their expectations this year.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Facing a ticking clock that threatens to turn the case cold, Noelle’s determination leads her into a mystery embedded within a society in transition, where women are fighting for greater autonomy.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Feb. 2025
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