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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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Just as with holding power of attorney, it’s not for the faint of heart.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

In a democracy, the news media in its role as the Fourth Estate has the responsibility of sounding the alarm, telling the truth and holding power to account.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2025

"We remain committed to working constructively for the people of Oldham, holding power to account, and ensuring that all communities have a voice in the decisions that affect their lives."

From BBC • May 22, 2025

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

The soft metal had not much holding power and had been used to fill up the crevices.

From The Girl from Keller's by Bindloss, Harold

holding power

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