Through sheer willpower, they pushed their limits.

Meaning: Using only their determination and strength of will, they were able to go beyond what was thought to be possible.

Choice of Words: "Sheer" means pure or absolute, while "willpower" refers to the strength of one's will or determination. "Pushed their limits" means to go beyond what is considered possible.

Alternative Expressions

By using only their willpower, they went beyond what they thought they could do.

Meaning: This means that the group of people or things used only their willpower to move past what they thought they were able to do.

Choice of Words: By means using or through. Using means to put something into action or service. Only means without anything else. Willpower means the strength of someone's will or determination. They is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things. Went means to move from one place to another. Beyond means past or outside of something. What is a pronoun that refers to a thing or things. They is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things. Could means to be able to do something. Do means to perform an action or task.

With pure determination, they forced themselves to do more than they ever thought possible.

Meaning: This means that the group of people or things used their absolute determination to make themselves do more than they ever thought they could.

Choice of Words: With means accompanied by or together with. Pure means absolute or complete. Determination means firmness of purpose or resolve. They is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things. Forced means to compel or make someone do something. Themselves is a pronoun that refers to the same people or things as the subject. To is a preposition that indicates purpose or direction. Do means to perform an action or task. More means a greater amount or quantity. Than means to compare two things or amounts. They is a pronoun that refers to a group of people or things. Ever means at any time. Thought means to have an idea or opinion. Possible means capable of being done or achieved.

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