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the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will
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Recent Examples of empowerment
City leaders want to address the long-persisting disparities many residents face in education, employment, housing, and health, said Jessica Galleshaw, Dallas’ deputy director for housing and community empowerment and chief opportunity officer.
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
McCoughtry also runs McCoughtry’s Mission, a foundation focused on youth and community empowerment.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
The overall theme of female empowerment in the context of what was happening in the real world in the late-‘60s and ‘70s was a natural fit.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The event is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, springboarded by inspiring stories from female leaders that convey unity and empowerment.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
McCoughtry also runs McCoughtry’s Mission, a foundation focused on youth and community empowerment.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
The overall theme of female empowerment in the context of what was happening in the real world in the late-‘60s and ‘70s was a natural fit.
—Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The event is designed to spark meaningful dialogue, springboarded by inspiring stories from female leaders that convey unity and empowerment.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empowerment
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Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Paul Craney wasn’t having it, saying high utility bills in Massachusetts are the fault of Healey’s policies and the state’s NetZero by 2050 climate mandate, which favors solar, wind and battery power over natural gas.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their mandate now includes ensuring business continuity, operational confidence, and rapid recovery across complex digital environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In his role, Inboden oversees UT’s academic portfolio and mission, as well as enrollment management, curriculum, faculty recruitment and accreditation.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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Our immediate priorities are to begin the healing journey while continuing our focused preparation for our upcoming accreditation reaffirmation visit in two weeks.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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