as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the empowerment of her husband to make medical decisions on her behalf is clearly stated in her living will
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Most recently, Weinberger worked as a producer and creative consultant on the Dear Media female empowerment podcast Coming in Hot.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Trump's promises of economic recovery, national strength, a strong border, and cultural empowerment appealed to key segments of those voters and to rising numbers of young men across the demographic board.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Shifting the narrative from helplessness to collective empowerment and action can help people confront climate change without triggering the existential anxieties that lead to denial – offering a vision for a future that is both secure and personally meaningful.
—Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Wealthy women often use their financial power to mentor and sponsor the next generation, creating a cycle of empowerment.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Trump's promises of economic recovery, national strength, a strong border, and cultural empowerment appealed to key segments of those voters and to rising numbers of young men across the demographic board.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
Shifting the narrative from helplessness to collective empowerment and action can help people confront climate change without triggering the existential anxieties that lead to denial – offering a vision for a future that is both secure and personally meaningful.
—Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Wealthy women often use their financial power to mentor and sponsor the next generation, creating a cycle of empowerment.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Empowerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empowerment. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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