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superpower

[soo-per-pou-er] / ˈsu pərˌpaʊ ər /


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Starting in the 1980s, the Chinese central government targeted becoming a scientific superpower in certain technologies, including biotech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The U.S. became an energy superpower through serendipity and policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Investment banking went on to underwrite construction of the railroad, the telephone, and an industrial revolution that turned America into an economic and military superpower.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

But the pressures on his superpower ally are growing, and each fatal missile strike makes it harder to declare victory at home.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

“I’ve been there. Sometimes I think the best superpower would be the ability to see the consequences of our decisions ahead of time.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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