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Meanings of major power in English

Portuguese
superpotência
Catalan
superpotència

A state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world.

superpotência
Usage of major power in English
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He attributes his success to a major power shift in European politics.
The Irish Times
2
Rescue efforts are under way, though hampered by a major power cut.
Radio NZ
3
The Council gave the raise because of a threatened major power-station strike.
The new yorker
4
The plan includes traffic restrictions and the shutdown of a major power plant.
Radio NZ
5
Nuclear energy is another major power source in the region.
Reuters
6
Right now, Earth is the only major power without an oar in the water.
Leviathan Wakes
7
He said the indications were of " major power cuts" during Easter week.
The Irish Times
8
You were in the middle of a major power-up, Asher.
Danse Macabre
9
Last year, China faced a major power crisis, which triggered electricity cuts for bigger consumers.
Reuters
10
A major power cut left trains at a standstill and 1 million homes without power.
Reuters
11
Wellington Water was checking all systems are operating as normal following the major power outage.
Radio NZ
12
China was the first major power to acknowledge Thailand's ruling junta following the 2014 coup.
Reuters
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China was the first major power to acknowledge Thailand's ruling junta following a 2014 coup.
Reuters
14
A cease-fire was achieved without a major power confrontation.
State of the Union Addresses
15
It is also the only major power able to raise output to cool rising oil prices.
Reuters
16
Mr Johnson was the first world leader of a major power confirmed to have the illness.
News.com.au
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