in one's power

Example Sentences

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Well then, of course such people are entirely in one's power, if one only had time and inclination to notice them.

From Sybil, or the Two Nations by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield

In the unfortunate circumstances in which you are placed," he explained, "it seems to me that the least one can do is to offer every assistance in one's power.

From With Edged Tools by Merriman, Henry Seton

And, as they said, many other things may be classed as good if it is in one's power to use them either well or ill.

From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius

One can only promise what is in one's power," urged Richard; "your daughter's heart is not yours to give.

From Bred in the Bone by Payn, James

"A man to worship, to sacrifice all and everything to, that it was in one's power to sacrifice."

From Cynthia Wakeham's Money by Green, Anna Katharine