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powerhouse

[pou-er-hous] / ˈpaʊ ərˌhaʊs /




















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Kim Jong Un, who like his father is known for his strong interest in sports, pledged to turn North Korea into a "sporting powerhouse" soon after taking power in 2011.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

"It's a very difficult day. We came up against a real powerhouse of French rugby," said head coach Richie Murphy.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There are a mix of reasons for what UBS analyst Tim Arcuri describes as a “marked apathy” among investors on the AI powerhouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

“Nobody Wants This” “Despite the absence of last year’s comedy powerhouse ‘The Studio,’ the competition remains stiff with long-running heavyweights like ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Abbott’ and ‘Only Murders’ all in the running once again.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

As she became better and better at the job, she became an intelligence powerhouse, able to advise the Coast Guard and other agencies on everything from potential dangers to easy targets.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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