powers

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The reaction that powers the sun has long been considered the ultimate clean-energy prize.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Of course, in the atomic age, wars between imperial great powers, as in World War I and World War II, are no longer truly conceivable.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

“Not to mention she was raised on a chunk of Krypton so didn’t even experience super powers until her teens.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The three Western powers that met at 10 Downing Street constitute the so-called E3 group and are some of Kyiv's strongest allies.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“A minor inconvenience. As chairman, it is well within my powers to appoint a new trustee. Fortunately, we have a perfect candidate right here. I appoint Lady Constance Ashton.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood