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
Qualcomm unveiled a new road map for its data-center business, with a Dragonfly C1000 CPU that will power Meta’s server fleet.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
The AI5 chip, which Tesla says will power humanoid robots and supercomputers, has completed a critical step.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 15, 2026
“It is, above all, arduous, painstaking work that calls for an intense effort, perseverance, stamina, fortitude, will power, serious knowledge and great mastery.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
