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Recent Examples of bloody-mindedness
Stamp was a true original, a shapeshifter, a tough guy, and a charmer; one of the rare working-class British actors left who survived a childhood during the blitz and channeled bloody-mindedness, raw talent, and strong instincts.
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Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Christina Newland, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bloody-mindedness
Noun
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This move has helped reduce weight and increase overall rigidity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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The use of carbon-titanium materials supports both structural rigidity and visual elegance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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A certain recalcitrance has always been part of what makes Rosalía so compelling.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Moreover, Trump’s recalcitrance regarding support for military action over Taiwan is broadly shared by its allies.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At times, Carol’s admirable rebelliousness seems to come at the cost of self-flagellating destruction, a badge of honor to be miserable.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 Nov. 2025
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The performance goes from fiery to ineffectual as DiCaprio’s character, Bob, loses his youthful rebelliousness in a haze of pot and resignation.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Bloody-mindedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bloody-mindedness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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