be in the power of
Example Sentences
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It seems almost incredible that I should be in the power of such a small child.
From Girls of the Forest by Meade, L. T.
One thing should certainly be done—the giving of concessions ought not to be in the power of Controllers, nor if Consul-Generals are amalgamated with Controllers as Residents should these Residents have this power.
From The Life of Gordon, Volume II by Boulger, Demetrius Charles
All three laughed, and George shuddered as he realized what it meant to be in the power of such creatures.
From Under the Rebel's Reign by Neufeld, Charles
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
Bloody Jim little thought when he made his boast that he would be in the power of the constable before night, but so it was.
From Little Wolf A Tale of the Western Frontier by Cornelius, M. A.
