Willis
[wil-is]
- a male given name, form of William.
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Contemporary Examples
“We had a document about how much cocaine we needed to see as their supply dwindled down,” says producer Willis.
‘Archer’ Season 6 Preview: Cast and Crew on Rebranding and Dropping ISISMarlow Stern
October 27, 2014
But when Tarantino cast Travolta, he thought Willis would make a good Butch Coolidge.
The Secrets of ‘Pulp Fiction’: 20 Things You Didn’t Know About the Movie on Its 20th AnniversaryMarlow Stern
October 19, 2014
Willis, through a representative, declined to revisit the topic for this article.
"It is a genuine honour and a tremendous opportunity to be in this role at such a significant moment for Hunter," said Willis.
Willis' debut collection for the Huter will land for autumn/winter 2014-15.
Historical Examples
The brave and ardent 84th, commanded by Willis, dashes to the front.
Camps, Quarters and Casual PlacesArchibald Forbes
But it was a different Broadway that Willis wrote them about.
The Mystery of Murray DavenportRobert Neilson Stephens
Willis was a Tory, and pronounced it possible, and indeed probable.
Beaux and Belles of EnglandMary Robinson
“But there are breathing-spells,” interrupted Miss Willis, smilingly.
A Breath of Prairie and other storiesWill Lillibridge
“Miss Willis has concluded not to remain,” he informed the maid.
A Breath of Prairie and other storiesWill Lillibridge
Willis
- Norman (David). born 1933, British trade union leader; general secretary of the Trades Union Congress (1984–93)
- 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)
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Willis
(wĭl′ĭs)Thomas 1621-1675- English anatomist and physician known for his studies of the nervous system and the brain. He discovered the circle of Willis at the base of the brain.
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