as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
that architectural firm probably doesn't have the creative horsepower to produce a truly innovative design
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Recent Examples of horsepower
The standard hybrid drivetrain offers 245 horsepower and over 250 pound-feet of torque.
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Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Range Rover weighs nearly twice as much, has 395 horsepower and a British legacy dating to 1970.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
The Vitamix Propel 750 is almost exactly the same as the Professional Series 750: Both have the same horsepower, same number of blending speeds, and same number of presets, the only difference being that the Propel trades the Professional’s purée setting for dips/spreads.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Or, if neither was enough, there was the S65 AMG of 2005, which made a whopping 604 horsepower.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
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Karl Brauer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
The Range Rover weighs nearly twice as much, has 395 horsepower and a British legacy dating to 1970.
—James Raia, The Mercury News, 27 Oct. 2024
The Vitamix Propel 750 is almost exactly the same as the Professional Series 750: Both have the same horsepower, same number of blending speeds, and same number of presets, the only difference being that the Propel trades the Professional’s purée setting for dips/spreads.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 Oct. 2024
Or, if neither was enough, there was the S65 AMG of 2005, which made a whopping 604 horsepower.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024
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Education and community engagement appear to be two areas of unique strength for Shelley, who even in a brief interview spoke passionately and persuasively about the power of music.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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Instead of driving China and North Korea apart, Washington should try to capitalize on Beijing’s power over Pyongyang by urging China to clearly communicate two redlines to its partner.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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Each region has its strengths and specialties, which supports a diverse economy.Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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Previous research has suggested that youth who are categorized as obese tend to have lower muscle strength than those considered normal weight.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Supplementing with taurine may also help support exercise recovery through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, protecting against muscle damage and reducing soreness after intense activity.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Brazilian had been sidelined for the crucial game against Barcelona after picking up a muscle injury late on in the victory over Borussia Dortmund, but is now back in action.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Horsepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horsepower. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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