as in power
the ability to exert effort for the accomplishment of a task
vitamins of high potency that should be taken only in the proper dosage
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Recent Examples of potency
Topical Steroids Steroids come in different strengths and potencies.
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, there is a wide range of disposable weed pens available, in a variety of flavors and potencies.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Are they being refreshed in time to keep-up with the changes, or are these same people relying on ideas well-past their expiration dates; familiar, but fading in potency; maybe even dangerous?
—Bill Fischer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
Plus, it’s tested for purity and potency by third-party labs.
—April Benshosan, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, there is a wide range of disposable weed pens available, in a variety of flavors and potencies.
—Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
Are they being refreshed in time to keep-up with the changes, or are these same people relying on ideas well-past their expiration dates; familiar, but fading in potency; maybe even dangerous?
—Bill Fischer, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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The reformers driving this movement believed in human progress, scientific management, the use of government power for the public good, and replacing political patronage with the hiring of experts.—
Johnathan K Williams / Made by History,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Besides in electric and hybrid vehicles, lithium-ion batteries can be found in personal electronics, vaping devices, power tools and home energy storage systems, which have become increasingly popular during California's power outages.—
Danielle Wallace,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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Implement Regular Feedback Questionnaires Weekly or bi-weekly feedback questionnaires can help leaders identify areas of strength and support needed, offering valuable insights into employee needs.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The mandate also targets oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and again revokes the conservation status of 28 million acres of public land that had been withdrawn from mineral and energy development since 1971.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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What to know about earthquakes Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey says.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Jan. 2025
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Scar tissue can also develop from long-term inflammation, often where the muscles of the forearm attach to the elbows.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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Specialized pain receptors called nociceptors can be found at the end of the nerves on your skin, muscles, joints and internal organs.—
Yenisel Cruz-Almeida,
The Conversation,
27 Jan. 2025
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Classroom capacities, historical trends and demographic shifts all can change the makeup of a school’s student population.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, the shoulders have an incredible capacity for multiplanar function, offering a great deal of flexibility and range of motion.—
Matt Parrott,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Potency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potency. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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