world power
noun
: a political unit (such as a nation or state) powerful enough to affect the entire world by its influence or actions
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In 2018, Trump withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and reimposed sanctions that crippled Iran's economy.
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
While Trump allies argue that the broadcasters are bloated and outdated, advocates say that by dismantling the networks, the United States is ceding the airwaves to China and other world powers, thereby harming American interests abroad.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Most revealing is the stark contrast between official statements from world powers.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The area around the strait in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships and purportedly launch attacks since President Donald Trump first unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
While Trump allies argue that the broadcasters are bloated and outdated, advocates say that by dismantling the networks, the United States is ceding the airwaves to China and other world powers, thereby harming American interests abroad.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
Most revealing is the stark contrast between official statements from world powers.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The area around the strait in the past has seen Iran seize commercial ships and purportedly launch attacks since President Donald Trump first unilaterally withdrew America from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers.
—Graham Underwood, arkansasonline.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/world%20power. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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