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willpower

[wil-poh-er] / ˈwɪlˌpoʊ ər /


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“This statue is a celebration of life. It is a symbol of resilience, freedom, patriotism, strength, and the willpower to keep fighting for the future of America.”

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

The abundance of E. coli, Coprococcus comes, and Eubacterium hallii was negatively associated with activity in the brain's left orbital inferior frontal gyrus, a region involved in executive function and willpower during weight loss.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Only someone who says he was reborn in the inferno of the Palisades fire could possess the clarity and willpower needed to bring salvation to an accursed land, they argue.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

As if speaking to me, a psychologist on NPR last week suggested that striving for willpower may not be the answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I know it’s not what she wants to hear, but you can’t fight a wildfire with willpower.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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