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“These relationships don’t begin or end because of who happens to be in power at a particular moment,” Meloni said in a televised interview on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The prime minister, of course, will not be in power for much longer, having announced his resignation at the start of the year.

From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2025

"I don’t plan to be in power for decades," he said.

From Salon ● Feb. 23, 2025

At this point, I have to point out that effective action means collaboration between those currently in charge and those who will be in power in the years to come — that is, my generation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2024

Thou, my poor boy, art the Baron of Clifford, though while this cruel House of York be in power thou must keep in hiding from them in this mean disguise.

From The Herd Boy and His Hermit by Charlotte Mary Yonge




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