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
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)
She was hesitating; the world did have a hold upon her.
From Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature by McLaughlin, Edward Tompkins
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
They seemed to have a hold upon one and were as irresistible as those vague longings that come with the awakening of spring.
From When Dreams Come True by Berger, William Merritt
