Though his mind was clear, he lacked the will to lift himself.

After planting, they may seem to lack the will to grow for a season or two, but then suddenly take off.

"We seem to lack the will to be a real political and economic community."

She allowed him to guide her, lacking the will to fight.

Does that mean I lack the will to really break free?

And some forces appear to lack the will, as well.

Whether he lacks the authority or the will is not clear.

And he seemed to lack the will to insist on order.

Imagine what they would say of us who lacked the will.

She knows enough about the way that the body works to kill herself through lacking the will to live.