willpower
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Estrada’s show only lasted for two seasons, but its very first episode shares an honest interpretation of American willpower.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
“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
“Through sheer willpower and self-belief, you summoned up all your magic and demanded it take action. And, my dear girl, it heeded your call.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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