We always find that the most ignorant, stubborn spirits are the religious fanatics, shouting and singing all the time.

Smog hung over the rest of the city like a stubborn spirit condemned to hell but staying put.

But his stubborn spirit refused to flinch.

We are enormously moved by the stubborn spirit of the father and the courage and ingenuity of his children.

They are experts at dealing with your kind, breaking your stubborn spirit.

A stubborn spirit could not survive it, and when the inquisitor did arrive there would be little defiance, or none, for him to be, presented with.

Do any of ye think that I have been over-hard, over- haughty with these stubborn spirits?

It is of less dignity and emolument than the one you hold; and you are full young to lead these stubborn spirits.

This stubborn spirit would surrender now.

The girl's stubborn spirit had brought her through once more, but Brianna thought that the fragile flesh might not be equal to many more such demands.