as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger
an extraordinary display of prowess on the battlefield
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Turkey's engineering prowess is especially on display between Sivas and Erzum where 138 tunnels were built to cut through the Eastern Anatolian High Plateau.
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Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
Pinpointing the exact reasons for the Basque Country’s documentary prowess is challenging, yet Xabi Berzosa of Irusoin speculates that regions with deep historical roots create fertile ground for the genre to thrive.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
Leatherette upholstery, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a new 27-inch infotainment digital cluster screen provide additional Genesis prowess.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Their parents were also athletes The Herbert siblings' athletic prowess is a testament to their parents' influence.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
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Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2024
Pinpointing the exact reasons for the Basque Country’s documentary prowess is challenging, yet Xabi Berzosa of Irusoin speculates that regions with deep historical roots create fertile ground for the genre to thrive.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2024
Leatherette upholstery, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, four USB-C ports, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a new 27-inch infotainment digital cluster screen provide additional Genesis prowess.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Their parents were also athletes The Herbert siblings' athletic prowess is a testament to their parents' influence.
—Nasha Smith, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
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“Prowess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prowess. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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