headstrong
Example Sentences
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At times it behaves like a precocious child: headstrong and resistant to parental intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
It works splendidly for countless reasons, not the least of which is Neill’s presence as the charming suitor of Davis’ headstrong heroine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
We don’t yet want to say that the situation has spiraled out of control, but the spiral could be only a couple of headstrong choices away.
From Slate ● Mar. 21, 2026
Her dad looks for signs that a match may butt heads with her headstrong personality, while her brother tries to steer her away from older men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 16, 2025
The common explanation, he wasn’t rah-rah enough, didn’t make any sense to him, although the coaches were hardly the only ones who found him to be stubborn and headstrong.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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