Definition of world power
: a political unit (such as a nation or state) powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions
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President Hassan Rouhani championed a deal struck with world powers in 2015 to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of international sanctions.
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But the French are still a world power, and the 1-1 tie before 25,706 fans at Red Bull Arena was a good test.
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President Hassan Rouhani championed a deal struck with world powers in 2015 to curb Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of international sanctions.
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Zarif, a relative moderate, was the lead negotiator in the talks leading up to the 2015 nuclear accord with world powers.
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At the time, Iran and six world powers led by Washington were negotiating the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA.
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Tech stocks from all over the world powered up, as investors chased after anything growing quickly.
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The Americans will play fellow world powers England, France and Germany over the span of a week beginning next Thursday.
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Following the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with world powers, Iran signed deals with both Airbus and Boeing to buy scores of passenger planes.
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: a country that is powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions
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