strong-willed
adjective
: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done
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Hafez al-Assad was a dictator in the classic mold, a shrewd and strong-willed man who rose from rural poverty through the military and seized power in a 1970 coup.
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Flyers believe Michkov is strong-willed young man who is still just 21 years old, who has been through a lot in his life, and who will hopefully come out on the other end just fine.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
However, Flanagan’s grandmother, Nadine Followill, known as Mimi, a smart, strong-willed and independent former office manager, became injured and incapacitated after a series of falls.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
But beyond the timeless hits, the strong-willed and self-confident Arcángel has become an avid supporter of next-gen stars including Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Feid, Grupo Frontera, Maria Becerra and Carrión.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
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Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Feb. 2026
The Flyers believe Michkov is strong-willed young man who is still just 21 years old, who has been through a lot in his life, and who will hopefully come out on the other end just fine.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
However, Flanagan’s grandmother, Nadine Followill, known as Mimi, a smart, strong-willed and independent former office manager, became injured and incapacitated after a series of falls.
—Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Jan. 2026
But beyond the timeless hits, the strong-willed and self-confident Arcángel has become an avid supporter of next-gen stars including Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Feid, Grupo Frontera, Maria Becerra and Carrión.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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