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power

[pou-er] / ˈpaʊ ər /




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Through the cheers of an invigorated audience, Bourzgui went on to talk about how “theater is one of the last places people can come to worship the power of true collective human presence.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Kim’s nuclear program thus far has proven to be a deterrent against military attacks or attempts to forcibly unseat him from power, enabling him to shift his focus to the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For 22-year-old Alhassan, his neighbourhood in Abuja typically has "light", the Nigerian English term for grid power, consistently overnight -- perfect for charging his sleek, black sedan from China's Neta Auto.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Some analysts say the summit could be Xi's way of countering Russia's growing influence over North Korea, but DePaul's Ku stressed that "overall, Moscow is not a major power like China".

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“Everybody knows that. Names hold power, and that power shouldn’t be wasted on something that isn’t living. A village doesn’t need a destiny.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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