holding power

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“It’s on the leaders. It’s on us to ensure that we are really holding power accountable.”

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Being a child or caretaker, or holding power of attorney, does not make it ethical or lawful to transfer property into one’s own name.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

"If your questions aren't holding power to account, then the interview just becomes a platform for easy publicity."

From BBC • May 4, 2024

Despite holding power in Kinshasa for the past four years, Mr. Tshisekedi said many of Congo’s deep-seated difficulties have yet to be resolved.

From Washington Times • Dec. 18, 2023

With this form of key it is not necessary to cut the shaft in any way, but its holding power is small, and it is therefore only used for light work.

From An Introduction to Machine Drawing and Design by Low, David Allan