as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
claimed that an alliance would have a collective potence far greater than that of any individual nation
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Noun
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The last airstrikes in Kabul by a foreign power were in 2022 when the US killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, according to ACLED data, Pandya said.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025 -
Recovering and processing that gas, instead of wasting it, could ease Iraq's chronic power shortages.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Why Charlotte the robot stands out This 3D printing construction robot stands out for its unique mix of speed, strength, versatility and affordability.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Two blockbuster trading debuts in India this week will showcase the country’s rising status as a fundraising hub, while testing the strength of its markets.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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For Tottenham fans, there is still a sense that more potential can be unlocked from this side in the coming months, particularly in terms of their potency in open play going forward.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Businesses also found ways to get around the potency limits for hemp, and some sell THCA flower that becomes delta-9 when smoked or vaped.—
Enquirer staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Potence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potence. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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