be in the power of
Example Sentences
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And what is most important of all is, that, although some things may be in our power, yet they will not be in the power of that man who assents to nothing.
From The Academic Questions, Treatise De Finibus, and Tusculan Disputations, of M.T. Cicero, With a Sketch of the Greek Philosophers Mentioned by Cicero by Yonge, Charles Duke
Believe me, Olivia, I am most anxious to secure your happiness: allow me to believe that this will be in the power of Yours sincerely, F. L——.
From Leonora by Edgeworth, Maria
Even these, though in the discharge of an official duty, are—if it be in the power of Mr. Sumner—to be blasted with abhorrence, indignation, and contempt!
From Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments Comprising the Writings of Hammond, Harper, Christy, Stringfellow, Hodge, Bledsoe, and Cartrwright on This Important Subject by Elliott, E. N.
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straightforwardness are.
From The Verbalist A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety. by Osmun, Thomas Embly
It seems almost incredible that I should be in the power of such a small child.
From Girls of the Forest by Meade, L. T.
