willed

Example Sentences

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He's very strong willed and that's his decision.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 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

But now as a grizzled veteran, and the oldest player on the Carolina Hurricanes’ roster, Staal has almost single-handedly willed his team to the brink of their first championship in two decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Knowledge of current events, geography, and simple concepts like the law of supply and demand have been crowded out by willed ignorance and motivated reasoning.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

The king looked her over, and Celaena willed herself to remain upright, to stand tall as he judged.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas