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Which U.S. President expressed that lack of "physical development and prowess" weakens America?

prowess

[prau-is] / ˈpraʊ ɪs /




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Don’t address any comments about your financial prowess.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

This will be a fascinating examination of Pocognoli's prowess.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

But it is one that reflects both the growing ambition of his 350,000-strong militant army and its prowess with military tactics, missiles and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

He required employees to attend self-help seminars and show their athletic prowess by completing grueling hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

There are all kinds of power—gang-type violent authority, sports-type physical prowess and social prestige, material wealth and economic dominance, power that comes from leadership, intellect, scholarship, knowledge.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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