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

“I think it will elevate care and give power to the athletic trainer in professional sports as well.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 26, 2024

That’s why we have to give power to those who do not want it.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth