as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
For instance, someone using cannabis as an alternative to traditional medicine may need a specific cannabinoid profile, while a recreational user might prioritize flavor and potency.
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Red Rodriguez, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Because of its potency and risk of misuse, methadone is provided under strict supervision, especially during the early stages of treatment.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The disrespect is real, and so is the potency of the seeds the Brazilian is planting ahead of a potential clash with DDP at 185 or 205 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Red Rodriguez, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Because of its potency and risk of misuse, methadone is provided under strict supervision, especially during the early stages of treatment.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
The disrespect is real, and so is the potency of the seeds the Brazilian is planting ahead of a potential clash with DDP at 185 or 205 pounds.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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On Sunday night, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, who was facing possible prison time for gun and tax convictions, despite previously promising not to use presidential powers in his son’s criminal cases.Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 7 Dec. 2024
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If Yoon is impeached, his powers would be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office.Kim Tong-Hyung and Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Risk mitigation is another strength of First Class Automation’s service.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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There’s an interview with my parents and my sister and a look into what the energy is like backstage, and a bit of rehearsal footage as well.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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If no Democrat comes to Trump’s aid on the things that matter most to him — a safe assumption — then the president cannot afford to lose four votes on executive branch and judicial nominees, or on the reconciliation packages that will address the border, taxes, spending, and energy.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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In addition to providing a momentary escape from flight delays and restless children, this type of micro-mobility for the workplace also helps build employees’ muscles for choosing the best places to do their work.Phil Kirschner, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Senate report released Sunday said the company forces workers to repeat the same movements hundreds, if not thousands, of times each shift, resulting in extremely high rates of injury to their muscles and joints.Chris Isidore, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Vaziri Law Group did a study to see which EVs are most unreliable in the cold, looking at the different electric car’s battery range reduction, average accidents during winter over three years, average charging time, and battery capacity.Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 14 Dec. 2024
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The very first 2025 Nissan Murano rolled off the assembly line in Middle Tennessee this week as the company's stock continues to drop and plans for reducing overall production capacity move forward.Hadley Hitson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 20 Dec. 2024.
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