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[pou-er] / ˈpaʊ ər /




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Arraez lacks home-run power, rarely walks and has struggled on defense.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The BBC said Marler will make his debut with a series of "special appearances packed with power, personality and plenty of surprises".

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

If he does have reduced cognitive function, it may be that he no longer has testamentary capacity to sign legal documents, or a durable and medical power of attorney, or even a will.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

This approach helped address a major criticism of earlier "power pose" research: that participants may have behaved differently because they understood what the researchers expected.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

He could feel its power: sending strength to the bear, sapping his own will of hope and resolve.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

Simon’s powers flare up uncontrollably when he’s beset by anxiety and self-doubt.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

At the height of his powers, politicians from both sides would scramble to stay friendly with right-leaning Jones and his hit radio show.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Lacking oil and surrounded by bigger powers, Jordan has relied on the U.S. for decades as a protector and for as much as $2 billion in annual military and economic aid.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

"National Parks need to be innovative to raise income from a range of sources and were recently given increased powers by government in order to do this."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

The aliens all have cool powers they use to make trouble for the mean teacher.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

Prototype products include a "stand-alone node" -- a bollard-like object powered by soil which enables data communication with a satellite.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The action unfolded across four venues - each powered by renewable energy - with the most noticeable buzz around the SEC Campus.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

South Korea’s SK Hynix shares fell nearly 10% despite record results powered by the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Sales of traditionally powered vehicles rose 1% as Ford’s pickups continued to shine in the U.S. — the company said that some of its off-road-vehicle trims accounted for nearly a quarter of its U.S. sales.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

His thunderous grinding tool powered down, and the dust clouds drifted away, leaving the water quiet and clear.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

Designer Satoshi Nakagawa has long battled sceptics, but believes that the technology powering the 800 LEDs has a role to play in solving humanity's energy conundrum.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The rapid data-center build-out is powering construction spending, hiring and municipal revenues.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

The researchers also examined the characteristics of the particles being accelerated, information that may help reveal what kind of object is powering the process.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

For a parish nearly emptied out 20 years ago, the LNG powering and heating Europe may be what allows it to thrive.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Tally stepped back, lifting her goggles, the saw powering down in her hands.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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