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Wills

[wilz]

noun

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



Wills

/ ɪ /

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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One can’t fault Harrison, whose Zephyr spends much of the movie in a battle of wills with her captor.

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At this point, the battle with Harvard is simply a battle of wills.

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Discussion topics bounce around at the meetings, from practical advice on wills and power of attorney to more emotional reflections on personal experiences.

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In his first start he played behind Sandy Koufax and batted behind Maury Wills, Jim Gilliam and Tommy Davis.

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If Trump wanted a battle of wills with China, testing each side's tolerance for economic and political pain, he got one – even if the president and his aides have hinted that they are looking for an exit ramp.

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