willed
Example Sentences
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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
Currently ranked fifth in the world, Higgins remains one of snooker's biggest draws and was willed on throughout as he reached the semi-finals for the first time since 2021.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
I caught hold of a tree and willed myself to stay conscious.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
