hold power

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A family member or attorney may also wish to hold power of attorney for him — both medical and financial.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

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

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

In other words, this perception ignores how fragile democracy can be when institutions fail to hold power to account.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

“Everybody knows that. Names hold power, and that power shouldn’t be wasted on something that isn’t living. A village doesn’t need a destiny.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff