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powerful

[pou-er-fuhl] / ˈpaʊ ər fəl /


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The new model does appear to be more powerful than previous generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The FIA has not published its verdict, but sources have said Red Bull have been found to have the most powerful engine.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A mother and her two children were swept away into the ocean in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening, and one of the children remains missing, after powerful waves created dangerous conditions, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

They deliver powerful bursts of thrust that allow spacecraft to quickly accelerate, decelerate, climb, descend, or change position.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

What in this room could be making such a powerful sound?

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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