world powers

noun

plural of world power
as in sea powers

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  1. states
  2. superpowers
Noun
  • At least 27 states have called for the ruling to be respected, and 17 more have issued generally positive statements about it.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Bozovic has long attributed the influx of wealthy buyers to higher taxes in states like New York and California, as well as Florida’s more business-friendly policies.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of states
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  • In the new film, Peter is battling loneliness and struggling to reconnect with MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batlaon), while at the same time losing control of his developing superpowers as a menacing new villain (Sink) threatens New York City.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • One of his superpowers is his ability to command attention, to change the news cycle or move markets with a stray comment or tweet.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of superpowers
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