headstrong

Example Sentences

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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

Douglas Century’s “Crash of the Heavens” brings to life the headstrong, charismatic heroine who was both a fearless warrior and a precocious writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

"They are incredibly headstrong people and probably saw the pitfalls of signing deals," says RWD magazine founder Dacre Bracey, who has covered grime since its inception.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

The headstrong American starlet, cast as Belmondo’s noncommittal lover, is convinced that Godard is working toward a disaster and gets most of her enjoyment from teasing her prickly boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

In those days he was a headstrong idealist.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston