Example Sentences

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Nature recovery officer Naomi Walker, said: "These strips of trees and grass verges might look unassuming, but they can be home to a wide variety of plant species and biodiversity powerhouses if managed correctly."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The biggest borrowers in Asia, where the oil price shock is hitting hardest, are investment grade fiscal powerhouses like Indonesia or Philippines.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Use ready-made powerhouses Miso, canned beans, coconut cream, good stock: ingredients that arrive already carrying flavor.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The record number followed a bonanza year for Gotham’s investment banking powerhouses, though it fell well short of the city’s projections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Did we really think that little Mica, undefeated in its own third-rate league, could ever stand up to the big-city powerhouses around the state?

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli