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Recent Examples of horsepower All-wheel drive models produce 232 horsepower, but are slightly less efficient. Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 June 2025 The configuration combines to produce 200 horsepower. James Raia, Mercury News, 22 June 2025 Under the hood is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine mated to an automatic gearbox making 395 brake horsepower. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 20 June 2025 Whereas stocks and bonds are thought of as the financial horsepower for retirement, a home can foster and drive the lifestyle. Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for horsepower
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Noun
  • There's more than enough power in the iPhone Pro and Pro Max models to allow macOS to run smoothly on the hardware.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • The vacuum adjusts suction power automatically to match your floor type, which also helps to optimize runtime.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!
    Essence, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.
    Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • In America, excellence, grit, and determination is our strength.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
  • Staying active, building muscle, getting enough sleep, and managing stress can help increase your metabolism.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 June 2025

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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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