holding power
Example Sentences
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"Once or twice a year a movie opens big and then plays for weeks and weeks... 'The Odyssey' is showing that kind of holding power, and Christopher Nolan has done it before," said Gross.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
The Society of Professional Journalists’ ethics code emphasizes minimizing harm while also acting in the public interest and holding power accountable.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
Being a child or caretaker, or holding power of attorney, does not make it ethical or lawful to transfer property into one’s own name.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
"If your questions aren't holding power to account, then the interview just becomes a platform for easy publicity."
From BBC ● May 4, 2024
But the fire and every new phase of it had lost all holding power over Hiram Hooker.
From The She Boss A Western Story by Arthur Preston Hankins
