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higher power

or High·er Pow·er

[ hahy-er pou-er ]

noun

  1. a deity or another powerful but unknowable force, conceptualized variously as the Supreme Being, nature, the universe, invisible energy, etc., to which appeals or prayers may be directed, or in the context of which explanations of life and circumstances may be imagined:

    Trust that a higher power is guiding you, especially in this dark period—diamonds are created under pressure, after all.

  2. We ask the Creator, our Higher Power, for wisdom in these times.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of higher power1

First recorded in 1550–70; indirect reference to God
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The episode closes out with Tim calling to a higher power: “Oh, please, God. Please. Tell me what to do.”

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“People are coming to a safe space where they can let their guard down and connect with a higher power. The last thing I need is the community to worry about whether they’re going to get deported, or whether law enforcement is going to raid the mosque.”

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“I surrender to a higher power.”

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Experts say the 8GW solar contract at the heart of Adani's US indictment also sheds light on the messy tendering process, which required solar power generation companies to manufacture modules as well - limiting the number of bidders and leading to higher power costs.

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“I’ve done it with music where we look at what is this music saying to you, and whether or not you believe in a higher power, what are you being invited to?”

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