empower

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Facing demands to step down, Paz said he had prepared a bill that would empower the military to tackle demonstrations and restore order.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Asked about the Vulcan deal being expedited, the Pentagon spokesperson said defense officials balance “lightning speed with rigorous diligence to close high-impact deals that directly strengthen America’s defense and empower our warfighters.”

From Salon • May 31, 2026

Unigram co-founder Amanda Ghost said the deal “finds new ways to empower iconic artists and to bring their creative worlds to the screen with music as a central character.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Health-tech startup NewDays is betting that AI can empower people with dementia to seek out human contact, alleviating the isolation that often comes with—and exacerbates—cognitive decline, writes Julie Jargon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

My promise to myself was to survive so that I could escape Little Rock and empower myself with enough education to come back home and change everything.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals