headstrong
Example Sentences
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Eisner said his family are "walking headstrong into this storm" to keep the Fratton Park club going after a comparatively small £4.4m loss last season.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
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
“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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