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power

[pou-er] / ˈpaʊ ər /




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Around 18,000 homes, farms and businesses across the Republic of Ireland are without power as a result of Storm Dave.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“Even when there may be a military rationale, the law requires extreme caution around places like power plants.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But if her firing says anything, it may be less about why she lost the job — and more about how quickly the trappings of power can vanish once she did.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Unlike Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment facility or the future Arak heavy water nuclear power plant, the Bushehr facility is not considered a proliferation risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Little did I know what power she held.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney