power
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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
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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
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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
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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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