world powers

Definition of world powersnext
plural of world power

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Noun
  • As is the case in other states, Utah not only puts parents in charge of this complex bookkeeping but also appoints them as their children’s trustees—and all in the name of protecting children’s earnings from greedy parents.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Many players also opt for deferrals and large signing bonuses (as opposed to a higher salary) to avoid paying income tax in certain states.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen stars as Simon Williams, a struggling actor who has to hide his superpowers after super-powered individuals are banned from working in Hollywood.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
  • And both superpowers viewed success in the space race as a way to get them on board.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
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“World powers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world%20powers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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