great power
noun
variants
often Great Power
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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In 2017, four regional rivals implemented a land and air blockade of Qatar, citing comments by its emir praising Iran as a great power.
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Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modeled on the tragedy at Chappaquiddick Island—where Mary Jo Kopechne and Senator Edward Kennedy died under similar circumstances—Oates’ book shows how great power can beget violence.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
In both cases, great powers believed their abilities would outweigh local complexities.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
But with great power comes great potential for harm.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modeled on the tragedy at Chappaquiddick Island—where Mary Jo Kopechne and Senator Edward Kennedy died under similar circumstances—Oates’ book shows how great power can beget violence.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
In both cases, great powers believed their abilities would outweigh local complexities.
—Monica Duffy Toft, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
But with great power comes great potential for harm.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for great power
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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