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willpower

[wil-poh-er] / ˈwɪlˌpoʊ ər /


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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

At the same time, they cautioned that bringing the same strategy to places outside the Mediterranean region, including the U.S., would require more than individual willpower.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"All my energy, all my willpower was going into educating my journalists, educating the industry that the Data Protection Act needed to be taken seriously," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

From across the dark field, the trailer’s windows glowed, beckoning me as if I had no more willpower than a moth drawn to a candle’s flame.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn




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