world powers

noun

plural of world power
as in sea powers

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  1. states
  2. superpowers
Noun
  • The shift injects yet another element of volatility into the work of the federal division in charge of administering billions of dollars in taxpayer funds to states and schools to help students with disabilities.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The bus tour is slated to stop in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Georgia, and North Carolina — states seen as crucial for Republicans to maintain Senate control in November.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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  • Although his physical traits aren’t top-tier, his decisiveness on RPOs and accuracy as a passer are his superpowers.
    — Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Shower Door One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of superpowers
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