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holding power

NOUN

capacity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

quantity scope size space

STRONG

accommodation amplitude bulk burden compass contents dimensions expanse extent full latitude magnitude mass measure proportions range reach retention room spread sufficiency sweep

WEAK

holding ability standing room only

Antonyms

STRONG

limitation

WEAK

impotence inability incompetence

Example Sentences

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“It’s on the leaders. It’s on us to ensure that we are really holding power accountable.”

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

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

But Scoop is intended as a celebration of holding power to account.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

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

Gompers may have overstated the power of resistance of the unions, but their holding power upon the membership cannot be disputed.

From A History of Trade Unionism in the United States by Perlman, Selig

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