obstinate

"Her stubbornness prevented her from admitting she was wrong, even when presented with evidence. "

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

"The desk is an inanimate object. "

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

"My request for a pay rise was refused."

"wax adhered to his finger"

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"My opinion is that we should have more recess time at school. "

"He stubbornly refused to quit trying, even after failing 20 times."

"Pit row was abuzz with activity."

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

"to scrub a floor"