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Recent Examples of powered
Inside, the Ingenieur Automatic 40 is powered by the in-house Caliber 32111, offering a robust 120-hour power reserve—an engineering feat that mirrors the endurance and performance demanded on the track.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for powered
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Two of his 12 fastballs generated at least 26 inches of induced vertical break, something no pitcher had accomplished in a major-league game since the Baltimore Orioles’ Félix Bautista did it in 2023.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Podcasts are booming on Patreon — with revenue generated by podcasters on the direct-to-fan platform hitting $629 million in 2025, a 33% year-over-year increase, the company says.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The confirmation of the 2035 bid, submitted jointly by England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, was also pushed back to form part of the same event.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Toronto then pushed their lead into the 20s early in the fourth.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The man who once electrified golf fans around the world is picking up the pieces from yet another mess he’s made.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The man who once electrified golf fans around the world is picking up the pieces from yet another mess he’s made.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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At the center, there is Springsteen, with a world-weariness in his speeches that is in no way mirrored in his performance level, which would feel spirited and energized for a man of half his 76 years.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Conrad, meanwhile, feels energized by the challenge.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
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On April 8, Cassandra Lange, 29, and Joby Williams, 30, were placed in custody and charged with capital murder in connection with the deaths of Cherry and Stephen Rehbein, according to a news release from the Medina County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Those charged included Kenneth Chee, the founder and CEO of Devastating Fireworks, which stored pyrotechnics at the explosion site in Esparto.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Amir Levy/Getty Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia all activated their air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, as Tehran kept up the pressure on its Gulf neighbors.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Bahrain activated sirens, warning civilians to seek shelter.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Indianapolis police are investigating after multiple shots were fired into the home of Indianapolis City-County Councilor Ron Gibson on Monday.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In March 2021, in Little Village, a police officer chased Adam Toledo on foot after shots were fired on a street corner.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Another seat is held by an independent, who switched his party affiliation in March, but still caucuses with Republicans.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Ford was switched to tackle midstream in the early portion of last season and was barely needed with Brown and Mims taking nearly every snap.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Powered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powered. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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