iron will
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
If predecessor Gareth Southgate was criticised for being cloaked in conservatism and playing it safe, Tuchel's iron will in following his instincts has now effectively positioned himself as the anti-Southgate.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
Reid’s impoverished youth in a tiny hamlet in southern Nevada gave him an iron will, steep ambition and a sizable chip on his shoulder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
It’s fairly obvious who Hawley channeled to create Prodigy’s overlord, whereas Sandra Yi Sencindiver’s Yutani fits a concept; she’s all silk tailoring and iron will.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2025
It can’t be easy for Jean-Michel to have turned out so square when his parents are so defiantly curlicued, but Haddad lends the young man both an iron will and a conscience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2024
I dropped it, and I dorit want someone to take it My brother has Mother's iron will.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
