“The orthopedic surgeon then fits a stiff metal prosthesis to a relatively flexible bone.”

“Mix the flour into a stiff paste with a little water.”

“Mel had never particularly liked the woman's stiff manner and perfect outward appearance.”

“Her stiff manner would eventually dissolve, and she would become surprisingly charming and outgoing.”

“Josh arrives at the executive party in a kitsch white tuxedo, looking decidedly stiff.”

“The principal huntsmen would need to kill an average of four deer or one elk each day, or three or four moose or two buffalo a week. A stiff task, indeed.”

“Congressmen called for stiff measures to regulate the health care industry.”

“My stiff muscles could do with a nice massage.”

“When stiff resistance by the Saurs against these inland landing troops was present from the start, we all knew that the ground campaign would be a long one.”

“A stiff breeze was blowing litter across the pink asphalt in George Square.”

“But in the long run, it's a stiff drink and flowing spirits that keep us all going.”