powers

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The judges added that powers vested in the president, including supreme command of the armed forces and the authority to declare martial law, must be exercised to protect the nation's survival and security.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

So how do you divvy up the biggest spectacle in sports among three continental powers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The new powers will then come into force in early 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“We wanted everyone to see what a complete and utter coward he is once you remove his powers, pretty much like every autocrat and strongman,” Kripke says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Penelope found this revolting, frankly, but it kept the children happily occupied and thus provided an opportunity for her to exercise her powers of deduction.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood