give power
Example Sentences
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When you recognize that you’re no longer in that space of wanting to be casual, the mistake that everybody makes is we now give power to the other person we’re interested in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2025
"In this way you don't give power to the differences between people, you give power to things that matter in a friendship, which are the similarities you have."
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
"It's a distraction. It sows discord, and it's something that I don't want to give power to."
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2024
Manhattan prosecutors say they forced him to give power of attorney to his wife, and then forced her to sign away the art — including around 80 Schiele works — to Nazi officials.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 19, 2024
That’s why we have to give power to those who do not want it.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
