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
Luckily, Emily Blunt wasn’t just brave enough to turn in a decent performance in one of last year’s worst movies, but so strong-willed she called out this awful trend.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
Among the planned events will be a screening of Michael Ritchie’s 1969 film “Downhill Racer,” which starred Redford as a strong-willed skiing champion, a film he often referenced regarding his own relationship to artistic independence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
Willie took one look at the circle of strong-willed Rommely women and wailed, “I’m a failure.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
