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
“These financing platforms will help customers access scarce compute at scale and build the DSX AI factories that will power every industry and country in the age of AI,” Huang said in a separate statement.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 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
In a departure from its previous models, which were open-source, Muse Spark is a closed model that will power Meta’s AI chatbot and AI features within it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 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
