willpower

Example Sentences

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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

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

My sister who holds greater willpower than any of us, said she limits herself to “X minutes a day,” then turns off her phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Keeping pre-cut fruit within reach in the refrigerator or placing sweets out of sight can support long-term goals without requiring constant willpower.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

Now she seemed intent on playing the piano, dodging bill collectors, forcing us into college through sheer willpower, and riding her bicycle all over Queens.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride