How to Use stubborn in a Sentence

stubborn

adjective
  • She's wrong, but she's too stubborn to admit it.
  • I admire his stubborn refusal to quit.
  • And the ice is frigid and stubborn.
    — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Use pruners to snip away any stubborn stems.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
  • In the right hands, even a stubborn loaf can be tamed.
    — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The Avalanche are too stubborn.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
  • Yet the strings still emerge from the dryer in a stubborn twist.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Then scrub with a small brush and soapy water to loosen stubborn buildup.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Use a soft brush or an old toothbrush to scrub away any stubborn residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Use a soft brush or an old toothbrush to scrub away any stubborn residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Proof that the world, even the old, stubborn, stodgy, white golf world, could change.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • But the staff of The Bear is a stubborn lot.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Grab a melamine sponge and get rid of stubborn bathtub stains in a jiffy.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
  • Sticky ice packs for stubborn aches and pains Got a bruise or a sore spot?
    — Sara Hendricks, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2020
  • Sometimes—most of the time—they’re just too stubborn to quit.
    — Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Oh, blackheads—the tiny, stubborn dots that just won’t take a hint.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
  • For stubborn blockages, a plumber’s snake can help break things loose.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • If all else fails, buy a small can of paint for touching up stubborn stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This tried-and-true grill cleaner is great for the most stubborn residue on grates.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
  • Wipe the edges of the door with a soapy cloth, using the tablet on any stubborn stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
  • But for now, amid the ashes, there’s light and the faint, stubborn glow of hope.
    — Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
  • The important thing is not to put your head down and be stubborn.
    — Sam Farmerstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2020
  • Never let it be said that these are not stubborn people.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Moore has now joined a long list of politicians who have learned that facts are a stubborn thing.
    — Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 22 July 2025
  • What is stubborn and disciplined one day is too docile the next.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 28 Apr. 2021
  • But Payton needs to be less stubborn.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Ropes were then placed around the monolith, then chains, but the stubborn stone wouldn’t yield.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 3 June 2020
  • Shorty stood in stubborn silence.
    — Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • Dealing with stubborn dark spots?
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 June 2026
  • Turn on the tap to help remove excess frost or break up stubborn clumps.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 May 2026

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