higher power
noun
: a spirit or being (such as God) that has great power, strength, knowledge, etc., and that can affect nature and the lives of people
belief in a higher power
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Many thermoelectric fossil fuel plants and nuclear plants depend on river water for cooling, and warmer water reduces energy production efficiency, which could mean higher power costs.
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The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2025
Kubota’s hydrogen model also offers a faster turnaround between refueling, higher power output, and zero CO2 emissions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The most expensive wall outlets will cost over $30 and be the most durable of the bunch, including the most intricate additional features, like higher power surging capabilities and more than one other peripheral port.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2025
Kubota’s hydrogen model also offers a faster turnaround between refueling, higher power output, and zero CO2 emissions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025
Before too long, though, Sacrifice ventures off into much stranger, more sincere territory, becoming a drama that mulls over surrendering to a higher power.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
The most expensive wall outlets will cost over $30 and be the most durable of the bunch, including the most intricate additional features, like higher power surging capabilities and more than one other peripheral port.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Higher power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/higher%20power. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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