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[em-pau-er] / ɛmˈpaʊ ər /


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“Our mission is to empower people to live healthier, longer, and an IPO is just one step in our journey,” Oura Chief Executive Tom Hale said Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

He announced the launch of “Smithsonian Cares,” a digital resource that would “provide tools and guidance to empower and inspire conversations about diversity, equity, access and inclusion.”

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

"It must ensure that proportionate age restrictions go hand-in-hand with robust safety measures so that digital environments both protect and empower children, by design and default," they wrote.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

But of the ample wisdom she imparted, its the power of women’s stories to shift culture, change policy and empower other women that feels most resonant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

This new initiative would be composed of American trailblazers in women’s sports who embody and support the secretary and department’s efforts to empower women and girls globally through sport.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

McVay empowers all coaches, said Taylor, who had previous experience as a coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Pusateri added that the company, which is currently reviewing Apple's complaint, is "focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere."

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

"We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere," an OpenAI spokesperson said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

“We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.”

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Today, art historians like to say that Les Demoiselles empowers viewers, which is what they say about the Mona Lisa too—they mean that both paintings are open to interpretation.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

Plus, the stakes with a personal agent are elevated because agents are empowered to buy products, set appointments and book travel by themselves—all of which could cost users money if the agent errs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Once that safety is established, Park is able to help his students feel empowered by their story, Mejia said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

After all, the very nature of how Green Lanterns obtain their superhuman abilities involves cosmically empowered rings choosing their wearers.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

Grande reassured fans that the decision came from a "thoughtful, empowered place", and had been planned "a long time ago".

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

We turn to music to feel better, relieve anxiety, overcome a difficult situation, find calm and peace, or feel empowered and fearless.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

"I'm showing and empowering other women to do it," she says.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

I’m in favor of empowering patients to participate in their healthcare decisions, but some information should be delivered to a patient by their doctor, not a phone app.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

“And I think it’s very empowering, and I’m so happy to see my work on the wall at the Getty.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

An empowering message isn’t one that recommends the opposite of long-standing guidance.

From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026

“The Panthers educated and empowered the people. That tactic of empowering the oppressed goes even further back than the Panthers though. Name one.”

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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