as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
right now the President doesn't have the political firepower to push his programs through Congress
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Recent Examples of firepower
Three companies in the sector had financial firepower to do so courtesy of funding surpluses for their frozen pension plans as of the end of 2023, according to financial statements: Textron, Huntington Ingalls and L3Harris.
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
That latest season, which launched on HBO in August and the BBC this month, is by far Industry’s splashiest and was boosted by the full might of HBO’s marketing firepower.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Our thought bubble: Smart machinery can augment naval firepower and construction ashore.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Moreover, by giving local security officials resources, firepower, and credibility, the United States also risks fueling more instability.
—Paul J. Angelo, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2024
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Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
That latest season, which launched on HBO in August and the BBC this month, is by far Industry’s splashiest and was boosted by the full might of HBO’s marketing firepower.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2024
Our thought bubble: Smart machinery can augment naval firepower and construction ashore.
—Colin Demarest, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Moreover, by giving local security officials resources, firepower, and credibility, the United States also risks fueling more instability.
—Paul J. Angelo, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for firepower
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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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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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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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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 team is currently working on creating an improved coating that can reduce FOG deposits in sewers by enhancing both its self-healing capabilities and mechanical strength.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The new upload capabilities are available on Generative AI by Getty Images and Generative AI by iStock.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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These include fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and aching muscles.Aliss Higham, Newsweek, 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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No research is done on the island itself, but The Post and Courier explained that between 600 and 700 monkeys are typically removed every year and transported for use in various research capacities such as biomedical and vaccine research.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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The larger and more spread out V-Cache die that's still 64MB in capacity also likely helps with thermals as the heat production extends over a larger area.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Firepower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firepower. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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