Wills

American  

[wilz] / wɪlz /

noun

1. Helen Newington 1906–98, U.S. tennis player.

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Wills British  

/ wɪlz /

noun

1. Helen Newington, married name Helen Wills Moody Roark. 1905–98, US tennis player. She was Wimbledon singles champion eight times between 1927 and 1938. She also won the US title seven times and the French title four times

2. William John. 1834–61, English explorer: Robert Burke's deputy in an expedition on which both men died after crossing Australia from north to south for the first time

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Wills

The 2025 National Wills Report found that just one in five 18 to 24-year-olds has a will in place.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

"Nobody has to have it. But if you don't use your engineering controls and run your mine properly, they will get it," Wills said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Wills go through probate and, as such, are part of the public record.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

Also, Williams could move into a tie with Helen Wills Moody for second-most titles at the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

Worsley brought the Docker around, and beat back into the wind to take the Wills in tow.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

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