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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
the federal agency empowered to collect taxes
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as in to let
to make able or possible
workshops in financial management to empower workers to plan for their retirement
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Recent Examples of empower
Von Furstenberg, the designer, philanthropist and author is receiving the award for her contributions to empowering women through philanthropy, mentorship and social responsibility.
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
But once we’re empowered to ignore the counting numbers, then whatever.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We are empowered to do it in a way that is entertaining, but that also has meaning.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Known for exploring themes of connection, healing, and shared human experience, her music aligns perfectly with the brand’s mission of empowering travelers with tools that enhance their journeys.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
But once we’re empowered to ignore the counting numbers, then whatever.
—Jayson Stark, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
We are empowered to do it in a way that is entertaining, but that also has meaning.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
Known for exploring themes of connection, healing, and shared human experience, her music aligns perfectly with the brand’s mission of empowering travelers with tools that enhance their journeys.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
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By partnering with providers that share their eco-conscious values, Guide to Iceland enables travelers to explore responsibly.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Calmer winds enabled firefighters to start gaining some control of the biggest blazes in metropolitan Los Angeles on Friday before gusty weather returns over the weekend to an area that hasn't seen rain in more than eight months.MANUEL VALDES, JULIE WATSON, JOHN SEEWER AND HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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But the flip side is also true: Nothing would be more harmful than letting the Small Business Deduction disappear at the end of the year.John E. Kelly Jr., Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2025
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The qualified business income deduction: The QBI was created under TCJA and lets businesses filing under the individual tax code deduct 20% of their income.Jeanne Sahadi, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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The official spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to reveal details about the team’s coaching search.Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Another piece of the system is a driving simulator that allows one to drive the route in the virtual environment.Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, both Finland and Poland passed legislation that allows border officials to turn back asylum seekers at their land borders.Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Empower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empower. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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