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powerful

[pou-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /


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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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