headstrong

Example Sentences

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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

For her role as a young woman in conflict with her headstrong father in 1985’s “Twice in a Lifetime,” Madigan received an Oscar nomination for supporting actress.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Douglas Century’s “Crash of the Heavens” brings to life the headstrong, charismatic heroine who was both a fearless warrior and a precocious writer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The stronger the opposition got, the more headstrong Yoon became, using his presidential veto to block parliament's decisions.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2025

Winnie was headstrong; a banning order was just the type of thing that would make her angry.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela