battle/clash of wills
noun phrase
: a contest in which each side is determined to get what it wants and neither side seems willing to yield or compromise
He won the battle/clash of wills with his wife.
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Onscreen, Ava facing off against Deborah in a battle of wills is giving the actress plenty of clip-worthy moments.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
The trade war between the world’s two largest economies amounts to a battle of wills in which each stands poised to draw on economic advantages and political pressure points, analysts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
Greene and Marin Ireland make an incredible clash of wills, wits, and energies.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But oftentimes these rematches come down to a battle of wills and Van Lith is confident TCU will be ready.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
The trade war between the world’s two largest economies amounts to a battle of wills in which each stands poised to draw on economic advantages and political pressure points, analysts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2025
Greene and Marin Ireland make an incredible clash of wills, wits, and energies.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
But oftentimes these rematches come down to a battle of wills and Van Lith is confident TCU will be ready.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for battle/clash of wills
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“Battle/clash of wills.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battle%2Fclash%20of%20wills. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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