Wills

American  

[wilz] / wɪlz /

noun

1. Helen Newington 1906–98, U.S. tennis player.

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Wills British  

/ wɪlz /

noun

1. Helen Newington, married name Helen Wills Moody Roark. 1905–98, US tennis player. She was Wimbledon singles champion eight times between 1927 and 1938. She also won the US title seven times and the French title four times

2. William John. 1834–61, English explorer: Robert Burke's deputy in an expedition on which both men died after crossing Australia from north to south for the first time

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Example Sentences

Solo agers and older adults who are in a relationship but don’t have kids are much less likely than other people their age to have power-of-attorney documents, medical directives, living wills and wills or trusts.

From MarketWatch

Tom Wills, the team's head coach, said he was worried that the size of the cup would "diminish their sense of achievement".

From BBC

Fratto said Epstein repeatedly named multiple people as alternate executors in his wills.

From The Wall Street Journal

The visitors ended the half with 13 players as winger Alex Wills and No 8 Sam Dugdale were yellow-carded moments before the break.

From Barron's

The most prudent and financially responsible road ahead puts your mother’s wishes front and center, and avoids entering into a battle of wills with your mother.

From MarketWatch