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continence, restraint, self-command, self-containment, self-control, self-discipline, self-government, self-mastery, self-possession, self-restraint, will
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Obesity is often described as simply a matter of managing one’s calories and consequently cast as a lack of willpower on the part of an overweight individual. — Wired, "Philanthropy and the Challenge of Quantifying Success," 30 July 2019 The result was a two-goal night from Rapinoe and a gutty, gritty effort by the rest of a U.S. team known more for its star power than its willpower. — Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, "Women’s World Cup recap: U.S. beats France 2-1 on two Megan Rapinoe goals," 28 June 2019 Certain savvy shoppers possess the willpower to refrain from restocking everyday essentials or pulling the trigger on bigger ticket home buys until the most magical [sale] season of all arrives: Amazon Prime Day. — Elizabeth Buxton, refinery29.com, "The Savviest Home & Kitchen Steals To Shop On Prime Day," 15 July 2019 The good news is that, with enough collective willpower, old-fashioned social expectations can be changed. — The Conversation, oregonlive.com, "Women judged more harshly than men for a messy house," 7 July 2019 Say this: If the Warriors pull off this fourth championship in five years, the 2019 postseason chapter will stand alone for character and willpower. — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Warriors’ most important player? Game 3 shows why it might be Klay Thompson," 6 June 2019 Her idea of a perfect midday dish: A mixed green salad topped with broccoli, hearts of palm, and your choice of protein (salmon, chicken, or tofu) to fuel your afternoon brain—and willpower. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "How to Kill Your Afternoon Sugar Craving," 7 Jan. 2019 Quitting self-harm requires much more than willpower, NAMI explains. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "5 Helpful Things to Say to a Friend Who Self-Harms (and 3 to Avoid)," 1 Mar. 2019 Get caught without your bug spray just once and the inevitable happens: red, angry, itchy mosquito bites that take nearly superhuman willpower to avoid scratching. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "How to Get Rid of Mosquito Bites and Stop Itching ASAP," 18 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'willpower.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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