Definitions
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- proper noun A
diminutive of the malegiven name William . Also used as a formalgiven name . - proper noun A patronymic
surname . - noun American football A weak-side
linebacker .
Etymologies
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Examples
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"I will tell you 100 percent we will get in the story of what happened to Will and his brother and I also believe we'll get in the evidence of abuse of others," Harris said.
Will Lynch Trial: Suspect Who Beat Priest To Turn Case Against Him AP 2010
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"I will tell you 100 percent we will get in the story of what happened to Will and his brother and I also believe we'll get in the evidence of abuse of others," Harris said.
Will Lynch Trial: Suspect Who Beat Priest To Turn Case Against Him AP 2010
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"I'm anxious, but I'm glad it's finally starting – like one of those days you don't think it will come and like bam it's here," says Will.
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"We believe a public and transparent selection process for members of this key advisory group is appropriate and will help assure the most qualified people are selected for this important work," said Will
Farm Policy Group: Make Selection of Key Organic Advisors Transparent 2009
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Some players will cheat in any sort of MMOG, Will said, but when the name of the game is competition, the unfairness is more recognizable.
Trust Me, Baby 2005
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Readers of Blue Moon will recall that the hero had a young son, Will, who traveled through time with him to the twentieth century.
Moon Shadow Stewardson, Dawn 1991
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"You will oblige me, sir, if you will say nothing about this for the present," said Will, when uncle had congratulated him.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 109, November, 1866 Various
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"Well, we _will_ catch him, now," said Will triumphantly.
The Little Gold Miners of the Sierras and Other Stories Various
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"Now you will make those at home happy," said Will.
The Knights of the White Shield Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One Play Edward A. Rand
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The Mohammedan believes in will; and the gospel puts before him that ultimate irresistible Will as a Will to all good, eternally burdened with love, and nothing but love, for man.
The World's Great Sermons, Volume 10 Drummond to Jowett, and General Index Grenville Kleiser 1910
ruzuzu commented on the word Will
Ah, wiktionary.
February 10, 2011