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But he, bitter against the educational recalcitrancy of England, wanted to make a point against the "hard-dying social stigma which attaches to being in trade" in England.

From Time Magazine Archive

Under this extreme recalcitrancy lies trouble of a kind that is manufactured only in Ireland.

From Time Magazine Archive

Of these singers Maretzek has more or less to say in his book, but the point of view is that of the manager perpetually harassed by the jealousies, importunities, and recalcitrancy of his singers.

From Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time by Krehbiel, Henry Edward

To the importance of mind-cure the medical and clerical professions in the United States are beginning, though with much recalcitrancy and protesting, to open their eyes.

From Varieties of Religious Experience, a Study in Human Nature by James, William

What though they warn me that at first— It may be merely fancy— The stomach's sure to try its worst In base recalcitrancy?

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, September 12, 1891 by Various