power behind the throne
Example Sentences
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Jones said McSweeney was perceived "by a lot of MPs as the power behind the throne" and "whispering into his ear".
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
They are accusing Musk of being the true power behind the throne.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024
He is backed once more by Cartes, who some see as the power behind the throne, but who is facing U.S. sanctions over corruption allegations that have hurt his reputation.
From Reuters • May 1, 2023
“Of course, I would be the power behind the throne, there’s no question about that,” she joked.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
In 1605, Bellarmine would almost certainly have been elected Pope, but declined to offer himself as a candidate, preferring to be the power behind the throne.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
