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powerhouse

[pou-er-hous] / ˈpaʊ ərˌhaʊs /




















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Experts are increasingly warning of a "China shock 2.0", with a glut of inexpensive goods made in the Asian powerhouse threatening manufacturers around the world as trade deficits widen.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

USC coach Andy Stankiewicz is proud of the Trojans who bought into his vision, believing the dormant powerhouse could return to the top of college baseball.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

And that’s not counting on Canada, the other energy powerhouse next door and a close U.S. ally, Stuart added.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The American gymnasts, famously nicknamed the Fierce Five, had just won artistic team gold at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, ahead of the gymnastics powerhouse nations of Russia, Romania, and China.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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