be in the power of
Example Sentences
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He felt his life to be in the power of each of those blackguards, with whom, in wretched equality, he had been drinking on the previous evening.
From The Macdermots of Ballycloran by Trollope, Anthony
It could hardly be in the power of any man, he thought, to be much in her company and not have longings for still closer acquaintance and companionship—and such things were not for him.
From White Fire by Oxenham, John
I felt I had by my own foolishness lost my love and again allowed her to be in the power of my enemies.
From The Birthright by Hocking, Joseph
Believe me, Olivia, I am most anxious to secure your happiness: allow me to believe that this will be in the power of Yours sincerely, F. L——.
From Leonora by Edgeworth, Maria
It ought to be in the power of no man to arrive at such a decision.
From Freehold Land Societies Their History, Present Position, and Claims by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)
