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

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