refuse obstinately
Frequency: 6.02.5 per million words
to refuse in a stubborn or determined way
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Examples (10)
- She would always obstinately refuse to admit her mistakes.
- The child obstinately refused to eat his vegetables.
- Despite repeated requests, the committee obstinately refused to reconsider their decision.
- He obstinately refused to compromise on his principles.
- They will obstinately refuse any offer that doesn't meet their demands.
- Even under pressure, she obstinately refused to reveal the secret.
- The old machine obstinately refused to start, no matter what we tried.
- His lawyer advised him to accept the plea bargain, but he obstinately refused.
- The government continued to obstinately refuse to acknowledge the public's concerns.
- She obstinately refused to give up, even when faced with overwhelming odds.