strong-willed

Example Sentences

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It didn’t take long to recognize that the core of the hearing would be an honor dispute between two strong-willed men.

From Slate • Mar. 18, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

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 • Jan. 11, 2026

As strong-willed as her husband, she doesn’t wish to argue the point.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Willie took one look at the circle of strong-willed Rommely women and wailed, “I’m a failure.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith