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as in stubborn
given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
those talk shows want opinionated pundits, not cautious, diffident debaters
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as in adamant
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
an opinionated professor who often clashes with students who dare to disagree with him
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The stubborn machine has won, and politicians are, for the most part, just fodder, which means that every politician who has to stand in front of a camera after a tragedy turns into another battle site in an endless culture war.—
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The bigger question is what happens if the economy, and in particular the labor market, weakens while inflation remains stubborn.—
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On the other hand, the group is adamant that its FPV drones are wholly homegrown.—
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David Poole is adamant that the sales team is always upfront about the risks as well as upsides of investing.—
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The outspoken Goldberg could come across as dogmatic and inflexible, but proved strategic behind the scenes.—
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A week before he was eventually dismissed, English pundit Jamie Carragher likened tactically dogmatic coaches like Martin to wearing a T-shirt and shorts in the rain.—
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“Opinionated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opinionated. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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