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powerhouse

[pou-er-hous] / ˈpaʊ ərˌhaʊs /




















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Powerhouse batsman Tim David has only just returned from a hamstring tear suffered in December, while Stoinis injured his hand fielding in the shock defeat to Zimbabwe that left Australia on the brink of elimination.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Powerhouse Australian sprinter Sam Welsford stormed home from well back for his seventh stage win in the Tour Down Under as Jay Vine remained the overall race leader on Friday.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

In Brooklyn, the architects are also known for renovating Powerhouse Arts, a former power station for suburban train lines, into a flexible exhibition and cultural event space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

When HS2 Phase 2 was cancelled by former prime minister Rishi Sunak two years ago, £12bn of its budget was saved for this part of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

My idea of fashion was a brand of clothing called Powerhouse.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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