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influential; prominent; leading
strong; powerful; likely; plausible; promising; convincing; substantial
彼は政界で非常に有力な人物です。
He is an influential figure in politics.
有力な証拠がついに見つかりました。
Powerful evidence was found.
有力な証拠が見つかった。
Compelling evidence was found.