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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

Still, the results add to evidence that weight control is not just a matter of willpower or calories.

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

"All my energy, all my willpower was going into educating my journalists, educating the industry that the Data Protection Act needed to be taken seriously," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

I got the feeling that he had a very definite opinion, and it was taking all his willpower not to advise me.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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