have a hold upon
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The old man then treated them well, and she seemed to have a hold upon his affections.
From The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west by John Maclean
You undoubtedly have a hold upon him, Miss Amedroz, and I think that it is a great misfortune.
From The Belton Estate by Anthony Trollope
They seemed to have a hold upon one and were as irresistible as those vague longings that come with the awakening of spring.
From When Dreams Come True by William Merritt Berger
By means of this we have a hold upon him which nothing can destroy unless he escape by death.
From Pauline's Passion and Punishment by Louisa May Alcott
It never occurred to me that he was lending me this money merely to have a hold upon me, and I thought it possible you might care for him.
From Hard Pressed by Fred M. (Fred Merrick) White
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