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headstrong

[hed-strawng, -strong] / ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ, -ˌstrɒŋ /


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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

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 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

Ellie is a headstrong 19-year-old chafing against Joel’s awkward efforts to parent.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2025

“Don't encourage her, Vladas. The girl is so headstrong, it scares me to death,” said Papa.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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