willpower
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In other words, the relentless urge to binge might not be a psychological failing or a lack of willpower but a measurable hormonal deficit that drugs might be able to treat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
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
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
The trick would be to find which few of them had the potential for raw power, the nearly superhuman stamina, the indomitable willpower, and the intellectual capacity necessary to master the details of technique.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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