powered
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The Chinese navy’s rise has been powered by the country’s rapid emergence as a colossus in shipbuilding and as the biggest sea-trading nation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Scientists first developed molecular motors powered directly by electricity in 2011.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
Vertiv’s stock powered higher by 16.4% to lead the S&P 500’s premarket gainers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
“Solid underlying fundamentals within our core businesses have powered a faster recovery to our earnings trajectory than previously anticipated,” Chief Executive Sarah London said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
There’s no air-conditioning in the bug-out—just a fan, powered off the same miniature solar grid that powers the lights.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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