strong-willed
adjective
: very determined to do something even if other people say it should not be done
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Sandburg’s strong-willed star Senior guard Will Johnson took some big hits in Tuesday’s Maine East Holiday Tournament championship game against Hoffman Estates.
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
That strong-willed streak plays out in the timeline where Mary does meet George.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025
Parents with Gen Alpha kids may not be surprised since this age group is known to be curious, strong-willed (they have been compared to honey badgers for a reason), and tech-savvy.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Only the strong-willed can resist.
—Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
That strong-willed streak plays out in the timeline where Mary does meet George.
—Margaret Heidenry, Vanity Fair, 24 Dec. 2025
Parents with Gen Alpha kids may not be surprised since this age group is known to be curious, strong-willed (they have been compared to honey badgers for a reason), and tech-savvy.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
Only the strong-willed can resist.
—Mara Reinstein, HollywoodReporter, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Strong-willed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strong-willed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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