great power
noun
often capitalized G&P
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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Wedged between Russia to its north, NATO member Turkey to its south and the Black Sea to its west, the former Soviet nation has for centuries been subject to great power contests sweeping across the mountainous South Caucasus region.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The first Trump administration took an important and necessary step to adjust to new geopolitical realities by framing the world as a competitive place where the contest among great powers drives international politics.
—Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
And remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Of course, to quote the great Stan Lee, with great power comes great responsibility.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
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David Brennan, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2024
The first Trump administration took an important and necessary step to adjust to new geopolitical realities by framing the world as a competitive place where the contest among great powers drives international politics.
—Nadia Schadlow, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2024
And remember, with great power comes great responsibility.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 27 Sep. 2024
Of course, to quote the great Stan Lee, with great power comes great responsibility.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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