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empower

[em-pou-er] / ɛmˈpaʊ ər /


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Instead, it is expected that he will argue that nowhere near enough has been done to empower politicians outside London to do as much as they could.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Some legislators worry recognizing the threatened scrub jay could empower environmentalists to protect more habitat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

For many in Tappal village, the enterprise has helped empower women, traditionally expected to perform household duties.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Sir Gareth praised work to empower girls, saying "there's some brilliant work going on creating better opportunities for women" - and that trying to improve outcomes for boys was not a case of "either or".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

His goal was to empower the wave of migrants rolling into town to become productive citizens of their adopted city.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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