willed

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Z, international man of mystery, exists because Oliver willed him into being during a March shoutout on “Last Week Tonight.”

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.

From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026

Currently ranked fifth in the world, Higgins remains one of snooker's biggest draws and was willed on throughout as he reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2021.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

“God has willed it,” Zhao, who had obtained Emirati citizenship, tweeted in Arabic with a photo of the pair, wearing a traditional thobe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

“Thank you, Comfort. I am going to will to you my camera. It is very precious to me. Uncle Edisto willed it to me.”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles