willpower
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“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
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
My sister who holds greater willpower than any of us, said she limits herself to “X minutes a day,” then turns off her phone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The order said that US superiority in space was a measure of national vision and willpower, contributing to the nation's strength, security and prosperity.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It had taken all of her willpower not to wipe the wolf slime from her face until she was sure Mama Woof was not watching.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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