1The government faced widespread recalcitrance from local communities in response to the proposed development plans.
2Historians have long debated the role of recalcitrance in shaping the course of social movements and revolutions.
3The company's attempts to restructure were met with recalcitrance from the union, which refused to negotiate on key issues.
4The artist's use of bold, unconventional forms was seen as an act of recalcitrance against the traditional art establishment.
5There is a fine line between recalcitrance and constructive criticism, and leaders must learn to distinguish between the two in order to build trust and foster collaboration.