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Sentence count:263+97Posted:2016-07-23Updated:2020-07-24
Synonym: authoritycommandcontroldominionenergyforceinfluencemasterymightpotencyrightstrengthvigorSimilar words: showertowerlowerglowerpowdertowelhoweverfewerMeaning: ['paʊə(r)]  n. 1. possession of controlling influence 2. (physics) the rate of doing work; measured in watts (= joules/second) 3. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done 4. a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world 5. (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power 6. one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority 7. physical strength 8. a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself 9. a very wealthy or powerful businessman. v. supply the force or power for the functioning of. 
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211. More power is to be devolved to regional government.
212. He rapidly became intoxicated with his own power.
213. There was a lot of power behind that blow.
214. A power failure plunged everything into darkness.
215. Make sure the power is switched off first.
216. The case for nuclear power is impressive.
217. These appliances should not be connected to power supplies.
218. This demonstrates that all power belongs to the people.
219. Power and money go hand in hand.
220. Inflation is nibbling away at spending power.
221. The Labour Party was returned to power in 2001.
222. The committee has the power to order an enquiry.
223. Great art has the power to change lives.
224. He made the mistake of underestimating the power of the press.
225. It is less polluting than power stations fuelled by oil, coal and gas.
226. Sulphur dioxide is one of several pollutants that are released into the atmosphere by coal-fired power stations.
227. It was in the power of the gods to confer immortality upon mortals.
228. His aristocratic voice gives him an air of dignity and power.
229. The ship was only slightly damaged in the collision and was able to sail into port under its own power.
230. She rose to power by being a political pragmatist who took advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.
231. A new power station is being built much to the consternation of environmental groups .
232. The ambassador promised to do everything in his power to get the hostages released.
233. The government was determined to break the power of the trade unions.sentencedict.com
234. Their attempts to clean up politics and smash the power of party machines failed.
235. It is sad to see a man so corrupted by the desire for money and power.
236. Islanders have campaigned for the abolition of one of the three tiers of municipal power on the island.
237. The Social Democrats were voted out after 15 years in power.
238. The military regime has not loosened its hold on power.
239. He had the strength and power; he meant to bear rule over others and he expected tributes from them.
240. Crisis situations tend to tilt the balance of power in favour of the president.
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