have a hold upon

Example Sentences

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The old man then treated them well, and she seemed to have a hold upon his affections.

From The Warden of the Plains and Other Stories of Life in the Canadian North-west by Maclean, John

I won't trust him till I have a hold upon him.

From Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk by Optic, Oliver

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)

Make a popular audience laugh, and you have a hold upon its attention.

From Denzil Quarrier by Gissing, George