Collocations
Collocations
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Phrases containing power, including its inflections. Clear word filter
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Verb + noun(6)
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gain power
to acquire political or social authority
hold power
to possess and exercise authority over a country or organization
lose power
to cease to have authority or control
seize power
to take authority by force or sudden decisive action
wield power
to possess and exercise control or influence
wrest power
to seize control through force or determined struggle
Adjective + noun(5)
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political power
authority and influence within government or society
economic power
the financial and commercial strength of a country or organization
military power
the armed strength and defence capability of a nation
nuclear power
energy generated by nuclear reactions, used to produce electricity
kingly power
Authority or influence belonging to or traditionally associated with a king.