have the law on
Example Sentences
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Similarly, the lesson here is that the institutions that have been willing to fight back have the law on their side and have prevailed, at least in court.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
“We have the law on our side, we have the investment portfolio on our side and we’ll go ahead and implement the program,” he said.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2022
The truth is that the photographers have the law on their side.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2021
Besides being able to spend heavily to lobby for their positions, the companies also contend they have the law on their side.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2021
“Mrs. Dowdel, you falsified those so-called Lincoln items. They’re bogus. I could have the law on you.”
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
