powerful
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"At the moment, the machine we have is no more powerful than your telephone," says Peronnin.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
"LVMH maintained its powerful innovative momentum and showed good resilience in a geopolitical and economic environment that remained disrupted, amplified by the conflict in the Middle East," the company said in a statement.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Rather than growing in a smooth, steady way, the process appears to involve ongoing tension between powerful black hole outbursts and the pressure of the surrounding cosmic environment.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
“How likely are you to take aggressive action against these highly powerful militias at a moment when you’re not sure who will be the next prime minister,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
“You humans always talk about magic and destiny like it’s the most powerful thing in the world. Like it controls you.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
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