as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
the cult leader had such a death grip on his followers that all orders were carried out without the slightest objection
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Because of something that happened to him during the war, Ben has your typical Spider-Man powers.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026 -
The previous truth speaks to the incentives that already exist for the powers-that-be in the industry to fix it.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Yet the Avs’ power play without Makar at the point is more or less what the Broncos’ offense looks like when Jarrett Stidham’s at the controls.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Wasps are beneficial as pollinators and pest controls, but a nest near your house can cause problems.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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And they are captivated by a vision of an imperial federation, with a parliament in London, where Britain would be an important partner, but just one, and where Canada and the other dominions would have representation.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Johnson, who takes the reigns from incumbent President Mandy Walker, previously served as the org’s president from 2023-25.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The schools are colliding in a boys section finale for the sixth time since Kessler took the reigns at University in 2002.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
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“Death grips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/death%20grips. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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