Willis
Americannoun
noun
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Norman ( David ). born 1933, British trade union leader; general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (1984–93)
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Ted. Baron Willis of Chislehurst. 1918–92, British author. His works include the play Hot Summer Night (1959) and the novel Death May Surprise Us (1974)
Example Sentences
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I recently rewatched Armageddon, complete with Bruce Willis, oil drillers sent into space, and an asteroid the size of Texas racing toward Earth.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
Willis describes it as a "cultural institution" revered in the industry for its abilities, but with a steep learning curve that requires experience to operate properly.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Andrew Willis was a producer at ID software, the hugely influential studio that produced legendary series Wolfenstein, Doom and Quake.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Victor Willis, the Village People singer who co-wrote some the band’s biggest hits including “Y.M.C.A.,” has died.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
“I’ll get Mary Willis to fix enough food for all of us,” he told Grandpa, “and we’ll leave right after preachin’.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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