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powers

[pou-erz] / ˈpaʊ ərz /

NOUN

administration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

board bureau cabinet committee department executive legislature management ministry presidency

STRONG

President admiral advisers chair chairperson command commander consulate directors embassy executives feds general headquarters officers officials presidium stewards superintendents supervisors upstairs

WEAK

chargé d'affaires front office governing body top brass

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"We will always respect and comply with our international obligations, and where the powers in the Bill are used, an independent valuer will be appointed to determine what compensation, if any, is payable."

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

The judges added that powers vested in the president, including supreme command of the armed forces and the authority to declare martial law, must be exercised to protect the nation's survival and security.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

So how do you divvy up the biggest spectacle in sports among three continental powers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But when the votes were tallied, the powers that be prevailed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Having small powers now seemed totally stupid and pointless.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott

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