potent

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A carrier strike group is one of the most potent symbols of American military power, with an air wing of around 70 aircraft.

From BBC

"We offer a first glimpse of the fascinating biology faithfully preserved by an essential multiprotein complex whose subunits are under potent evolutionary pressure to change," says Levine.

From Science Daily

But Jareth and “Labyrinth” introduced a new generation to the magnitude of his bewildering, potent artistic sorcery.

From Salon

While his serve was not quite as potent as in the first round, Djokovic still won 86% of points behind his first serve, as well as saving four of the five break points he faced.

From BBC

Methane is roughly 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas over a 20-year horizon.

From MarketWatch