all-powerful
adjective
all-pow·er·ful
ˈȯl-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-fəl 
: having complete or sole power
an all-powerful leader
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What drives Betty Gilpin’s Sister Simone so crazy for much of the Peacock limited series is how users all over the world have warmed up to an all-powerful algorithm, giving it — her — a name worthy of a kindergarten teacher.
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Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Decades of liberal Supreme Court majorities have done much damage to our society, economy and democracy by the creation of an all-powerful federal bureaucracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
For more than a week, Haiti’s all-powerful gangs have terrorized Port-au-Prince, attacking the airport, port, government buildings and at least a dozen of the city’s police stations.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Jessica’s Bene Gesserit sisterhood also believe Paul is the legendary Kwisatz Haderach, an all-powerful male heir who can see across space and time.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
For the sequel, one group that West focused much of her attention on was the Bene Gesserit—an all-powerful sisterhood.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
The intimidating myth of an all-powerful military in Pakistan has been smashed in public view.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
In addition to writing about God’s unfailing love, Guthrie also addresses the tough questions that people of faith may grapple with: Why would an all-powerful God allow suffering?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Many work for the all-powerful mine, though some residents, younger ones in particular, organize protests, fearing environmental damage.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
Manuel Betancourt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Decades of liberal Supreme Court majorities have done much damage to our society, economy and democracy by the creation of an all-powerful federal bureaucracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
For more than a week, Haiti’s all-powerful gangs have terrorized Port-au-Prince, attacking the airport, port, government buildings and at least a dozen of the city’s police stations.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
Jessica’s Bene Gesserit sisterhood also believe Paul is the legendary Kwisatz Haderach, an all-powerful male heir who can see across space and time.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024
For the sequel, one group that West focused much of her attention on was the Bene Gesserit—an all-powerful sisterhood.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2024
The intimidating myth of an all-powerful military in Pakistan has been smashed in public view.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
In addition to writing about God’s unfailing love, Guthrie also addresses the tough questions that people of faith may grapple with: Why would an all-powerful God allow suffering?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2024
Many work for the all-powerful mine, though some residents, younger ones in particular, organize protests, fearing environmental damage.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
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