be in the power of
Example Sentences
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They came together on the occasion referred to to compare grievances, and devise whatever poor remedy might be found to be in the power of a body of friendless needle-women.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 by Various
All three laughed, and George shuddered as he realized what it meant to be in the power of such creatures.
From Under the Rebel's Reign by Neufeld, Charles
Without it he would be in the power of any spindling gambler who faced a dishonest ace.
From Mountain Blood A Novel by Hergesheimer, Joseph
Believe me, Olivia, I am most anxious to secure your happiness: allow me to believe that this will be in the power of Yours sincerely, F. L——.
From Leonora by Edgeworth, Maria
It ought not to be in the power of Congress, either by treaty or otherwise, to alienate part of any state without the consent of the legislature. 2d.
From Essays on the Constitution of the United States by Ford, Paul Leicester
