Definition of great power
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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Instead, Russia hosting the World Cup — like the Olympics — is consistent with the goal of Russia reemerging as a great power.
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Back then, Franco was the third baseman of the future, a top prospect with great power potential.
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The Grand Vizier had great power over the troops of the Khan.
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On this rests the future of the U.S. as a great power.
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Aquarius Maybe your greatest power is your clear vision of the good futures still possible.
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Your problem is a great power like Russia behaving badly, interfering in American elections, and using a social media platform.
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But their greatest power is in their looming presence.
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The Black Madonna The Black Madonna wields her greatest power on the dance floor.
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