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great power
noun
often capitalized G&P
: one of the nations that figure most decisively in international affairs : superpower
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Indeed, as most of us have recognized, with great power comes great responsibility.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 9 May 2024
Regardless of who’s president, Goitein and Delson both say that Congress needs to reform the laws that allow presidents to wield such great power.
—Thor Benson, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
The transformation for health IT comes with unique advances and opportunities to improve patients' healthcare, but with great power comes great responsibility.
—Dewayne Hart, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Early-twentieth-century Japan—fresh off the economic and military successes of the Meiji era—was consumed by nationalistic fervor and public feelings of entitlement to equal rank with the great powers of the era.
—Rohan Mukherjee, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2024
But remember, with great power comes great... need for reading the manual.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Butcher block countertop owners will reap the reward of being able to skip the cutting board occasionally, but with great power comes great responsibility.
—Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024
And with great power comes great scrutiny – not least at the hands of the tabloid press.
—Amanda Davies, CNN, 21 Mar. 2024
Clashes between great powers are clashes of ideas and interests alike.
—Hal Brands, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1660, in the meaning defined above
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“Great power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/great%20power. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
great power
noun
: one of the nations that have the greatest influence, resources, and military strength in the world
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