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position of power

NOUN
catbird seat
Synonyms
WEAK
commanding position complete control controlling position enviable position high perch high place lofty perch position of influence power position seat of power throne

Example Sentences

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But Mr. Mashal isn’t acting from a position of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

Guehi finds himself in a unique position of power: a homegrown player in the final year of his deal.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

It’s a classic situation in that you have two things at play — a dynamic with a position of power and a position of vulnerability.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

And no one in any position of power appears to know what to do about it.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2024

And Archie realized that Leon was still in command, still in the position of power.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier