strong-willed
Example Sentences
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Born in London in 1932, Taylor was one of the 20th Century's biggest movie stars, noted for her unique beauty and her portrayals of volatile and strong-willed characters.
From BBC ● Mar. 31, 2026
It didn’t take long to recognize that the core of the hearing would be an honor dispute between two strong-willed men.
From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2026
Monetary policy is set by committee, and forging consensus among 19 strong-willed policymakers—each with their own reading of the economy—is a core part of the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 30, 2026
In the film, Winslet plays Julia, the strong-willed eldest sibling of the Cheshire clan, too often charged with being the glue holding her family together.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026
And the same click in the brain told Adam that his father was not a great man, that he was, indeed, a very strong-willed and concentrated little man wearing a huge busby.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
