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
The abundance of E. coli, Coprococcus comes, and Eubacterium hallii was negatively associated with activity in the brain's left orbital inferior frontal gyrus, a region involved in executive function and willpower during weight loss.
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
As the psychologist on NPR suggested, I need to stop kicking myself for not having willpower and find structure that keeps me off my phone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Now she seemed intent on playing the piano, dodging bill collectors, forcing us into college through sheer willpower, and riding her bicycle all over Queens.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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