great power
noun
variants
often Great Power
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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Many other great powers have fallen into this same trap – and at times in the same countries.
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Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s a great power in doing this, but also a great danger.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2017, four regional rivals implemented a land and air blockade of Qatar, citing comments by its emir praising Iran as a great power.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modeled on the tragedy at Chappaquiddick Island—where Mary Jo Kopechne and Senator Edward Kennedy died under similar circumstances—Oates’ book shows how great power can beget violence.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
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Will Walldorf, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
There’s a great power in doing this, but also a great danger.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2017, four regional rivals implemented a land and air blockade of Qatar, citing comments by its emir praising Iran as a great power.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Modeled on the tragedy at Chappaquiddick Island—where Mary Jo Kopechne and Senator Edward Kennedy died under similar circumstances—Oates’ book shows how great power can beget violence.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for great power
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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