power

Example Sentences

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But in Los Angeles, Bill Essayli wields the power of a top prosecutor under a lesser title: “first assistant.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

They are a form of symbolic power signaling that the regime has not yet achieved total control.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Such vessels can largely be deterred by the U.S. dominant air power, but “European powers will not be able, and probably not willing, to replace that capability,” Nadimi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But the gains are set to lose steam if higher mortgage rates sap more spending power from buyers.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“But maybe the best part,” I said, “is thinking how you could turn that really small dumb power into something completely awesome.”

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott