firepower
Americannoun
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the capability of a military force, unit, or weapons system as measured by the amount of gunfire, number of missiles, etc., deliverable to a target.
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the capability or potential, as of an organization, for action or achieving results.
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And, after a slow start to the campaign and still lacking firepower in attack, the long-suffering Tottenham fans will be left feeling more positive than they have done for a long time.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
Once she was finally satisfied with her arrangements, she flew to England, where the London Symphony Orchestra added firepower.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Of course the band members were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Our reporters examine how the hunt for AI firepower is reshaping Silicon Valley.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
I was packing as many magic items and as much firepower as I could squeeze into my inventory.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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