power vacuum

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

a situation where a government or leader has no control and there is no one to replace them

vacuumADJECTIVE + NOUN

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power

Examples (10)

  • Her resignation left a dangerous power vacuum in the government.
  • The sudden death of the dictator created a power vacuum that led to civil war.
  • Various factions fought to fill the power vacuum after the regime collapsed.
  • The withdrawal of troops left a significant power vacuum in the region.
  • Analysts worry about a potential power vacuum if the president steps down.
  • A power vacuum often results in instability and chaos.
  • The organization struggled with a power vacuum at the top level of management.
  • Extremist groups quickly moved in to exploit the power vacuum.
  • Elections were held immediately to prevent a prolonged power vacuum.
  • History shows that a power vacuum is rarely left unfilled for long.