high-powered

Example Sentences

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While it’s no given that El Niño will bring a potent rain season to Southern California, some previously high-powered patterns have been monsters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Emily, the character played by Emily Blunt — who was Priestly’s assistant in the first film — has now become a high-powered executive at a luxury brand group whose ad dollars Runway desperately needs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

“He’s obviously a high-powered person, and people can multitask, but there is at least the potential for some divided loyalties,” said Margaret Engel, founding partner at pay-consultancy Compensation Advisory Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

So when it comes to those high-powered brains, America still has the edge.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On the other hand, the majority weren’t like the high-powered types he had worked with on the bomb project.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson