power
Example Sentences
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Framed by white roses on the central balcony of the Vatican's basilica, the pope called on "those who have the power to unleash wars" to choose peace.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
They were useful in the first days of the regime, while power was still being consolidated and shimmers of diversity were helpful.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
The public, quite rationally, tends to assign blame to the party in power.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Those spending big on data centers to power the artificial-intelligence boom have already shown they don’t much care about soaring costs for vital parts such as chips and generators.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
The wooden power pole tilted at a forty-five-degree angle while the lines drooped downward.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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