strong-willed
Example Sentences
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Monetary policy is set by committee, and forging consensus among 19 strong-willed policymakers—each with their own reading of the economy—is a core part of the job.
Luckily, Emily Blunt wasn’t just brave enough to turn in a decent performance in one of last year’s worst movies, but so strong-willed she called out this awful trend.
From Salon
“She’s ... strong-willed and a natural leader. She’s not a follower. She’s fun, cheerful and gets along with everyone. She’s always been a leader, even as a child,” Melody said.
From Los Angeles Times
Among the planned events will be a screening of Michael Ritchie’s 1969 film “Downhill Racer,” which starred Redford as a strong-willed skiing champion, a film he often referenced regarding his own relationship to artistic independence.
From Los Angeles Times
The 51-minute color documentary observes the imposition of strict traffic controls at a busy Tehran intersection, where a harried but strong-willed traffic official determines who may pass and who may not.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
