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

They include “unexplained withdrawals or transfers from bank accounts; sudden changes to wills, trusts or beneficiary designations; bills going unpaid; confusion about financial transactions; isolation from family members or reluctance to discuss money.”

From MarketWatch

When George Ford converted Sale's second try from Alex Wills after 46 minutes, the home side led 26-6.

From BBC

Then when Wills ran over a weak tackle to touch down in the corner, the home side led by 20 and looked to be marching to victory.

From BBC

When England fly-half George Ford converted Sale's second try from Alex Wills after 46 minutes, the northwest side seemed to have an unassailable lead.

From Barron's

“I’ve seen wills that provide for alternating picks — Child A gets first pick, then B and C, and then the order is reversed. As long as you don’t have one item of vast value, that can reasonably work,” Steiner said.

From MarketWatch