| No surprise then that writers so often prove such a stubborn, contrary lot. |
| I am still proud to call myself Australian, although I am embarrassed that my government is proving so intransigent and stubborn. |
| Call me a pedantic, stubborn, value for money freak, but don't call me unhearing. |
| She was wise in some ways, foolish in others, strong and yet weak, stubborn and yet compliant. |
| For instance, living and making his career in Washington seems like an especially stubborn and contrary thing to do. |
| It scares me that I'm capable of such psychotic, stubborn, never-ending faith and hope in this person. |
