brainpower
Example Sentences
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The theme of season 2 is “Strong vs. Smart,” pitting 100 athletically inclined contestants against 100 contestants who run on brainpower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 3, 2026
But there’s an understanding, even in largely conservative regions, that immigrants with papers and without are a crucial part of the muscle and brainpower that help drive the world’s fourth-largest economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2025
Because the French head of state's abiding difficulty is not, obviously, lack of brainpower - but the ability to convert that brilliance into a different talent: leadership.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2024
The changes under Bhargava, said LaMarche, “will be a huge infusion of money, brainpower, and strategic thinking.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
The koala doesn’t need a lot of brainpower to figure out what to eat.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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