hard-headed

Example Sentences

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“Having already slashed tariffs on whisky exports to India, we’re now doing the same with China—proof that our pragmatic, hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home,” Starmer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Andrew Cuomo—the hard-headed former governor of New York state —became something of a national hero in 2020 with his no-nonsense press conferences.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2025

Thank God I was hard-headed and I still persevered with a refugee travel document and was able to push and travel to 20-plus countries without a passport.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 2025

Mr Graetz counters that Aerolane employs active commercial pilots who are hard-headed about the practicalities of the project.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2024

She’s got a point—if my stubborn, hard-headed brother decided he was going to look for me, no one would be able to stop him.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston