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When the United States won the space race in 1969 by putting Apollo 11 astronauts on the moon, America exhibited technological superiority over the Soviet Union, further cementing its reputation as a world power.
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Leon Gordon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Touré pointed out that the U.N., the only place where countries could discuss on an equal basis, was rapidly weakening, in part because western world powers — the U.S. and the U.K. — had refused to grant equal participation to countries from the global south.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
The race is on for resource extraction as world powers turn their eyes to Greenland and the rest of the Arctic.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Feb. 2025
As discussions between world powers continue, including a recent U.S.-Russia meeting that excluded Ukraine, concerns persist over how the war will ultimately be resolved and what the lasting impact will be on both nations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Leon Gordon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Touré pointed out that the U.N., the only place where countries could discuss on an equal basis, was rapidly weakening, in part because western world powers — the U.S. and the U.K. — had refused to grant equal participation to countries from the global south.
—Caitlin L. Chandler, The Dial, 6 Mar. 2025
The race is on for resource extraction as world powers turn their eyes to Greenland and the rest of the Arctic.
—Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 10 Feb. 2025
As discussions between world powers continue, including a recent U.S.-Russia meeting that excluded Ukraine, concerns persist over how the war will ultimately be resolved and what the lasting impact will be on both nations.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for world power
Noun
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According to one version, troops would be posted away from the front line at key infrastructure sites such as nuclear power plants and backed by Western air and sea power.—
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arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The proposal supported by the United Kingdom and France would see fewer than 30,000 European troops on the ground in Ukraine — away from the front line at key infrastructure sites such as nuclear power plants — backed by Western air and sea power.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What matters is the strategic interplay of the great powers.—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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Short of a grand scheme, however, a practical peace process that brings in both great powers and frontline states is possible in Ukraine.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Part of his superpower was his ability to inspire and to lead by example.—
Elizabeth Stanton,
Fox News,
9 Mar. 2025
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In Mickey 17, Bong Joon ho’s satirical angle on conglomerate superpowers manipulating scientific innovation and space exploration for their gain doesn’t seem too far off from the near future.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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“World power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/world%20power. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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