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powerful

[pou-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /


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Combined with his inspiring observations about embracing the healing power of artistic control, it mixes up a cocktail of feel-good brain chemistry that can be a powerful antidote to our worries.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

“America’s military is the most powerful in the world and has everything it needs to execute at the time and place of the president’s choosing,” Parnell said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

However, some experts have told the BBC the tech isn't a substitute for the powerful data centres needed to run the toughest AI tasks, although they could be useful for less demanding work.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“And I’m used to doing a lot with very little. I’ve been building a strategy that is more powerful than money. It’s called People.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But the storm surge was so powerful it had done what they couldn’t, and ripped the front door off its hinges.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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