have a hold upon

Example Sentences

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You undoubtedly have a hold upon him, Miss Amedroz, and I think that it is a great misfortune.

From The Belton Estate by Trollope, Anthony

"Rather out of a desire to have a hold upon the Duke," replied Wilton.

From The King's Highway by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

It is true that I have a hold upon him; but then I am completely at his mercy.

From File No. 113 by Gaboriau, Émile

It never occurred to me that he was lending me this money merely to have a hold upon me, and I thought it possible you might care for him.

From Hard Pressed by White, Fred M. (Fred Merrick)

“And because of that she will have a hold upon you while you live.”

From The Greater Power by Dunton, W. Herbert