powerful
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There, they used the facility's synchrotron, a circular particle accelerator that generates powerful X-rays.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
The target was never likely to pose a challenge to an England batting line-up that remains powerful despite Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell being absent injured.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
She emailed me in 2023, prior to participating in a Third Act event, and said many retirees have time on their hands, which puts them in a powerful position.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The health of the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao Zedong is a state secret, guarded so tightly that a scratched dinner can send China-watchers scrambling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
In fact, I think she gets more powerful with every small-talk session she has.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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