power
noun
ability to do or act; capability of doing or accomplishing something.
have powered
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present perfectof power.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"It is a signal that government backs the people and places that have powered this country for generations," the letter added.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
“We are encouraged by the latest vote count and remain grateful to the thousands of Angelenos who have powered this campaign,” Raman said in a statement issued by her campaign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The chip and tech stocks that have powered the market to record highs in recent weeks were mixed Wednesday.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
A small number of stocks have powered much of the broader market’s comeback rally in the second quarter, as data below shows.
From MarketWatch ● May 18, 2026
The big bang thus provides no insight into what might have powered the bang itself.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
