great power
noun
often capitalized G&P
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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However, with great power comes great responsibility.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
And the United States is a great power [but] sometimes makes mistakes.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
When great powers make their commitments to allies more ambiguous, allies are forced to think twice about behaving in ways that may be reckless.
—Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Both the Democratic ticket led by Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican one led by former President Donald Trump have emphasized the great power rivalry throughout their campaigns, albeit Harris to a lesser extent.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
And the United States is a great power [but] sometimes makes mistakes.
—Charlie Campbell / Jakarta, TIME, 14 Oct. 2024
When great powers make their commitments to allies more ambiguous, allies are forced to think twice about behaving in ways that may be reckless.
—Charles Walldorf, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Both the Democratic ticket led by Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican one led by former President Donald Trump have emphasized the great power rivalry throughout their campaigns, albeit Harris to a lesser extent.
—Chad De Guzman, TIME, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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