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powerhouse

[pou-er-hous] / ˈpaʊ ərˌhaʊs /




















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China was long a lucrative market for Germany Inc, but the Asian giant's rise in high-tech fields has put the heat on Europe's industrial powerhouse and its companies, big and small.

From Barron's

Taking on a powerhouse Swedish squad replete with NHL talent on Wednesday, Italy kept the score tied until deep into the second period.

From The Wall Street Journal

That’s good news for people who want to work in healthcare, a longtime powerhouse for employment.

From MarketWatch

Nigeria is an African political and economic powerhouse, with a population of 237 million people.

From The Wall Street Journal

Countries are allowed to enter multiple teams: skiing powerhouses Switzerland, Italy and Austria each had four teams entered on Monday, while France had three.

From Barron's