willed
Example Sentences
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It’s that balance sometimes between wanting to get to something, explore something, but also letting it go and allowing something to emerge that is not willed.
From Los Angeles Times
Not until I willed this movie into existence.
From Los Angeles Times
At those times, a meaningful glance from the stronger willed to the weaker was usually all it took to set them back on track.
From Literature
Penelope willed her heart not to race as she led them up the lightless stairs.
From Literature
Kennedy willed himself to hop youthfully down the stairs toward the car.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
