have a hold upon

Example Sentences

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By means of this we have a hold upon him which nothing can destroy unless he escape by death.

From Pauline's Passion and Punishment by Alcott, Louisa May

Already he claimed to have a hold upon it, and who had a better right than he to live there rent free?

From Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel by Farjeon, Benjamin Leopold

Of course I would not buy the watch outright, because as long as it is not paid for I have a hold upon Marchetto.

From Paul Patoff by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

But if he wrongs you, you have a hold upon him, you can call him to account through his group.

From A Wayfarer in China Impressions of a trip across West China and Mongolia by Kendall, Elizabeth Kimball

"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)