be in the power of
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The day is coming when all of Italy will be in the power of the Count d'Anjou.
From The Saracen: Land of the Infidel by Shea, Robert
This may not be in the power of every body; casts, however, may be frequently obtained from the best statues; and many of the finest works of painting are rendered familiar to us by engravings.
From Dress as a Fine Art With Suggestions on Children's Dress by Merrifield, Mary Philadelphia
It would not be in the power of the inspired to give satisfactory evidence of that fact to anybody else.
From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green
If I am right here, the patriarch would be in the power of his women, much more surely than they would be in his power.
From The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)
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
