potency
Example Sentences
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Similar results, or even speculative reports about the potency of new AI tools to upend industries, triggered significant declines for other companies in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
When viruses change the structures on their surface, previously effective vaccines may lose potency.
From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026
But when he saw it again at the Cannes Film Festival last year, he was pleased to realize it maintains its potency.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
And yet again Frank had to rely on defenders for goals, showing once more the lack of potency – and resources – he has in attack.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Frodo gazed in wonder at this marvellous gift that he had so long carried, not guessing its full worth and potency.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.