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is powering

  • present progressive of power (3rd person singular).

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But for now, a huge boom in AI spending is powering the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch Jun. 27, 2026

A wealth boom is powering crucial parts of the metro area’s economy and has shrunk its population.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

Economic data released Thursday showed that AI spending is powering gross domestic product, but inflation remains a worry.

From Barron's Apr. 30, 2026

The rise in affluence is powering an American economy built on consumer spending, and transforming the types of products and services companies offer.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

I text Libby just as my cell phone is powering itself down—“stall, do whatever u need 2 do 2 stall, i got a callback”—but who knows if it goes through.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle