have a hold upon
Example Sentences
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It is true that I have a hold upon him; but then I am completely at his mercy.
From File No. 113 by Gaboriau, Émile
Of course I would not buy the watch outright, because as long as it is not paid for I have a hold upon Marchetto.
From Paul Patoff by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
"Rather out of a desire to have a hold upon the Duke," replied Wilton.
From The King's Highway by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)
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 Alcott, Louisa May
That is true," he said, with a sigh, "but they have a hold upon me.
From Amos Kilbright; His Adscititious Experiences by Stockton, Frank Richard
