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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Once fierce rivals, the two men were responsible for the country’s first peaceful transfer of power between parties, after Jefferson and his Democratic-Republican Party defeated Adams and the Federalists in the election of 1800.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026 -
Meanwhile, the Marlins are sending catcher Agustin Ramirez to Triple-A after an uneven first five weeks in which his power declined, his defense remained poor and base running errors frustrated the team.—
Barry Jackson,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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While the Sky are looking to rebound from a 10-34 season, the Dream went 30-14 last season and Reese’s growing offensive game, along with her strength on the boards, only adds to their championship hopes.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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And without Wagner, the Magic were missing too much of that collective strength.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Anaheim finished it off with a 5-2 victory in Game 6 on Thursday night, calmly dispatching its more experienced opponents with the poise and potency that this team has shown for long stretches this season.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Drug dealers mix fentanyl, because of its potency and low cost, with other drugs including heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine, which increases the likelihood of a fatal dose, according to the DEA.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Potence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potence. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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