iron will
Example Sentences
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Reid’s impoverished youth in a tiny hamlet in southern Nevada gave him an iron will, steep ambition and a sizable chip on his shoulder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
It’s fairly obvious who Hawley channeled to create Prodigy’s overlord, whereas Sandra Yi Sencindiver’s Yutani fits a concept; she’s all silk tailoring and iron will.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2025
But showing iron will, great determination and self-discipline, Pant fought his way back from what seemed a dead-end to his career.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2024
“It’s very cool. He has an iron core, an iron will, a fantastic willingness to take responsibility, courage and so on.”
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023
My gentle Palomino has the iron will of a stallion.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
