holding power

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Being someone’s child or caretaker, or even holding power of attorney, does not make it ethical or lawful to transfer property into one’s own name or deposit funds under one’s own name.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

In a democracy, the news media in its role as the Fourth Estate has the responsibility of sounding the alarm, telling the truth and holding power to account.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

"We remain committed to working constructively for the people of Oldham, holding power to account, and ensuring that all communities have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives."

From BBC • May 22, 2025

Despite holding power in Kinshasa for the past four years, Mr. Tshisekedi said many of Congo’s deep-seated difficulties have yet to be resolved.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

In a wonderfully short space of time, considering the neatness of the workmanship and the holding power of the wooden pegs, the lid was removed.

From The Green Mummy by Hume, Fergus