Wills

[ wilz ]

noun

1. Helen New·ing·ton [noo, -ing-t, uh, n, nyoo, -], 1906–98, U.S. tennis player.

Wills

/ wɪlz /

noun

1. WillsHelen Newington19051998FUSSPORT AND GAMES: tennis player 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. WillsWilliam John18341861MEnglishTRAVEL AND EXPLORATION: explorer 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

Example Sentences

Gerry Wills, who organised the transportation of the cannabis and went on to spend six years in an American prison, said Marks' skill was bringing "misfits" together.

From BBC

A former member of the Minnesota National Guard, he has a tattoo on his bicep reading “Deus Vult”, a latin phrase meaning “God wills it”, a rallying cry for Christian crusaders in the Middle Ages.

From BBC

The symbol of the day: the ubiquitous p***y hats, cheerful pink knitted confections worn by women reclaiming control over a body part that Trump memorably boasted about grabbing against his victims' wills.

From Salon

Lou Johnson also had two homers and Maury Wills hit .367 with three stolen bases.

From Los Angeles Times

But Oliver Morrisey, the owner and director of Empower Wills & Estate Lawyers, believes that parents actually have more power in these situations than they realize.

From Salon