willpower
noun
control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
Example Sentences
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Throughout the queue, riders will encounter “holographic presentations and scientific exhibits,” culminating in the discovery of a new energy source, detailed by illuminated blue energy lines, that will power the ride.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Scottish MP Graeme Downie said the UK should "manage the decline of the North Sea in a way that protects workers, supports communities and builds the industries that will power Britain's future".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Unleashing America’s nuclear renaissance requires doing both—deploying large reactors at scale and investing in the advanced and small reactors that will power the next generation of industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
The new superchip will power a line of laptops and desktop computers with 24-hour battery life available to purchase from this fall from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
Jimmy, in fact, had graduated at the top of his class—an honor he owed entirely to his own will power.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
