powers

Example Sentences

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The self-generating powers on display are awesome to witness.

From Los Angeles Times

Mahmood's comments follow government plans, announced on Friday, to grant ministers new powers to dismiss chief constables deemed to be performing poorly.

From BBC

Currently, only police and crime commissioners have powers to dismiss chief constables, but Mahmood told Kuenssberg it was vital ministers be allowed to act in situations when things had gone "horribly wrong".

From BBC

“The middle powers must act together,” said Mark Carney, Canada’s prime minister, in a speech widely shared in foreign capitals, “because if we’re not at the table, we’re on the menu.”

From Los Angeles Times

Carney urged what he called the “middle powers” to stand up for their principles and self-interest.

From Salon