in one's power
Example Sentences
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"But is it always in one's power to pass on one's possessions?" questioned Max.
From The Keeper of the Door by Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May)
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
Mercy is also used in the wider sense of refraining from harshness or cruelty toward those who are in one's power without fault of their own; as, they besought the robber to have mercy.
From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin
There are really two kinds of fear—that arising from a realization of the importance of what is to be done, the other from a lack of confidence in one's power.
From Caruso and Tetrazzini on the Art of Singing by Caruso, Enrico
To agree to pray is a hearty promise also to do all in one's power to work with the Lord.
From Health, Healing, and Faith by Conwell, Russell H.
