To persist obstinately in this stance is unChristian. Origen endured two years of imprisonment and torture but obstinately refused to renounce his faith. He defended the surgeon obstinately when he was viciously attacked by the press. She appealed again and again to her husband, who obstinately refused to remit the tolls. Earl obstinately refuses to come back with Ray, knowing he is not wanted. When he obstinately refuses, they employ cruder means such as threats, blackmail, and attempted assassination. However, Emily obstinately receives a visit from Colonel Osborne, against all advice to the contrary. In spite of this, Artyom obstinately carries on with his apparently irrational routine. Upon leaving the ditch for the parapet, they obstinately contested with the bayonet our advance. But Pedro dal Vegas obstinately continues in his attempts to conquer Evelyne. But the professional opposition was obstinately prolonged. Despite the setback, the Bolivians obstinately kept Puerto Alonso. Except at La Rhune, French troops did not obstinately defend their positions. Because the "khan"s obstinately stuck to their views, they split their horde into two. At first he could offer no response, and was obstinately silent.