great power
noun
often capitalized G&P
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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Hegseth's deep ideological commitment to extremist Christian nationalism, if put in a position of great power and authority, would pose a serious threat to the right to religious freedom enshrined in the U.S. Constitution.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria is an explosive cocktail of non-state actors, of regional powers, great powers.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
But the tale twice removed still holds great power.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
Government wields great power, and if left unchecked, can have disastrous results for citizens.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Syria is an explosive cocktail of non-state actors, of regional powers, great powers.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 3 Dec. 2024
But the tale twice removed still holds great power.
—Bill Kopp, SPIN, 25 Nov. 2024
Government wields great power, and if left unchecked, can have disastrous results for citizens.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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