Example Sentences

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And it felt empowering, the way it did when I ended my family’s dependency on gasoline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“We look forward to reviewing the legislation and providing constructive feedback as part of the process, and remain committed to empowering student athletes while helping build a sustainable future for college sports.”

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"He was empowering, he was generous, he was curious," said Baldwin.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Harvard may get a more empowering storyline than his florist-hairdresser-retail-clerk predecessors, but the humor is redolent of the same punishing cliches.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“Things don’t have to be empowering all the time. It can just be fun. Way to cut a fart in the middle of the party, New Hampshire,” Jennifer said.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray