brainpower

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The theme of season 2 is “Strong vs. Smart,” pitting 100 athletically inclined contestants against 100 contestants who run on brainpower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

But there’s an understanding, even in largely conservative regions, that immigrants with papers and without are a crucial part of the muscle and brainpower that help drive the world’s fourth-largest economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

“Higher education is essential for those with disabilities, because we typically have to use our brainpower to get jobs and rely on our education to overcome any sort of barriers,” he says.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

Because the French head of state's abiding difficulty is not, obviously, lack of brainpower - but the ability to convert that brilliance into a different talent: leadership.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024

Not only would brainpower disappear but also funding.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik