willed
Example Sentences
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He's very strong willed and that's his decision.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Jalen Brunson is the toast of New York after the 6-foot-2 point guard personally willed the New York Knicks to the NBA title on Saturday with a 45-point performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 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
“Dallas is a good team. I think in the last four minutes they kind of willed it to happen for them, and we didn’t, and that’s unfortunate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
“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
