force of will

noun phrase

: ability to continue trying despite difficulties : determination

She succeeded by/through sheer force of will.

Examples of force of will in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some British observers claimed that skilled Buddhist practitioners could achieve feats such as flying through the air or shape-shifting through a pure, intense force of will unknown in the west. — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 7 July 2026

Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

But the future will not be built by exhausted people holding together fragmented systems through sheer force of will. — Vicki Phillips, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

Armed with beauty, daring, hustle, sheer force of will and unwavering ambition, Undine battles an entrenched elite, fearlessly courting controversy, until love and fortune align. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for force of will

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