hold power
Example Sentences
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Iranian intelligence has drawn up plans for a military commander to hold power, said Iranian officials and other regime loyalists.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Appoint a trustworthy person to hold power of attorney to oversee an ailing relative’s estate plan.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026
Coverage of this war matters because voters need reliable reporting to hold power to account.
From Slate • Aug. 18, 2025
Colbert’s comedy offers a masterclass in layered satire: He blends sharp political critique, intellectual wit and performative irony in an effort to hold power accountable while keeping his audience laughing.
From Salon • Aug. 9, 2025
During those six months, a loyajirga would be held, a grand council of leaders and elders, who would form an interim government to hold power for two years, leading up to democratic elections.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
