land power
Americannoun
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a nation having an important and powerful army.
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military power on land.
Etymology
Origin of land power
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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The fight was all action from the first bell, with Rozicki leading the dance as Billam-Smith looked to land power punches and hooks off the back foot.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
He told employees that more capex is needed in the shorter term due to the need to secure land, power, and hardware, according to Reuters.
From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026
Huang said AI’s rollout still required more energy, land power and skilled workers, calling it “the single largest infrastructure buildout in human history.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
However, he added, the waters destroyed agricultural land, power projects and some houses.
From Washington Post ● May 9, 2022
True, in this land, power walks in humble guise.
From The Portland Sketch Book by Various
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