strong-willed
Example Sentences
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Amcanu announced his death with "profound sadness", describing Davies as "strong-willed, spirited, determined and deeply caring".
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
"My work also busts the myth that Byfield always did what he was told and never complained. He was very strong-willed but also suffered a great deal of hardship and psychological strain."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
Some companies have had such strong-willed and influential founders that they could make bold bets without giving themselves extra votes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 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
“He’s a very strong-willed person. When he makes up his mind about something, that’s it, finished.”
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
