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world powers

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as in sea powers

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The checks, packaged with letters touting his record, have been sent to 1 million Americans in 30 states, according to the White House.

— Amy L. Wong, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
Executive housing projects include high-end, upscale property designed for comfort, quality and convenience that often feature large layouts, premium finishes and high-end amenities, the program states.

— Marc Hayot, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026

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Peaceful coexistence was hard enough in the nuclear age—and in the end, one of the superpowers declined and fell.

— NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Forty years ago, Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev met at Höfði House, representing rival nuclear superpowers divided by decades of distrust.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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