hold sway
Example Sentences
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There, nightly recitation of the rosary and the constant threat of Moran’s simmering rage hold sway.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
Analysts say her departure as party leader could mark the end of the family's dominance in Thai politics, though some believe the Shinawatras still hold sway over Pheu Thai.
From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025
"Her sort of spiritual 'let love lead the way' messages she posts don't really hold sway with very online pop fans in the face of that decision," says Cragg.
From BBC • May 3, 2025
“They may have large followings,” he added, “but they don’t seem to hold sway offline as much.”
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024
On the Moon, the outside, catastrophic events hold sway; on Earth, the inside, slow processes dominate.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
