world powers

Definition of world powersnext
plural of world power
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Noun
  • But federal courts have routinely rejected the administration’s efforts in challenges brought by states.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • For example, funds in Gulf states are largely built using oil industry profits.
    Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers.
    Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Although the superpowers’ tariff conflict is ending, a potentially far more damaging supply chain fight is just getting going.
    Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“World powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world%20powers. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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