Example Sentences

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It is not the first time Nvidia chips have powered Windows devices -- a range of tablets did so in the early 2010s.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

“More than 1,700 grassroots donors have powered our mayoral campaign to make LA an affordable city that works for everyone,” Raman said in a statement touting her fundraising totals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Casual dining such as at the Texas Roadhouse and LongHorn Steakhouse chains have powered much of steak’s sales growth over the past two years, according to Technomic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The big bang thus provides no insight into what might have powered the bang itself.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker