Examples of 'grip on power' in a sentence

Meaning of "grip on power"

Grip on power refers to the extent of control or influence that someone has over a position of authority or leadership. It implies having a firm hold or command over a position, often in a political or organizational context

How to use "grip on power" in a sentence

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His grip on power was tighter than ever.
Saddam acted to secure his grip on power.
His grip on power is loose enough as it is.
Hussein acted to secure his grip on power.
But his grip on power is loosening.
She needed to legitimise her grip on power.
His grip on power was absolute.
Then you would lose your grip on power.
Yameen lost his grip on power for two reasons.
It empowers people to maintain or enhances their grip on power.
An iron grip on power.
The new regime is tightening its grip on power.
Rajapaksa has consolidated his grip on power by appointing family members to key positions.
Jammeh first had to consolidate his grip on power.
But his iron grip on power has turned his country into an international pariah.

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Putin is losing his grip on power.
The mullahs ' grip on power will be further weakened.
Cersei is losing her grip on power.
His grip on power is still firm, even with a weakening economy.
They are losing their grip on power.
After all, Stalin 's grip on power relies on the continued revolutionary struggle.
He imprisoned thousands of citizens and consolidated his grip on power.
Erdogan tightens his grip on power in Turkey.
The dictatorship uses the income to tighten its grip on power.
So just how secure is his grip on power in North Korea.
It was the first time the proletariat had a real grip on power.
But he knows that his family 's grip on power is utterly dependent on western support.
She will say anything to retain her grip on power.
Xi 's grip on power is probably secure.
Retained their grip on power.
Some governors have even hired alien mercenaries to maintain their grip on power.
Even Genghis Khan learned his grip on power could not hold.
All of these governments depend on the military to retain their grip on power.
However, these regimes started to lose their grip on power when the revolts gained momentum.
The rich have used their wealth to strengthen their grip on power.
They are losing their grip on power and are in dis-array!
It seemed that only death would end his grip on power.
Coal's grip on power debated.
It can not continue to maintain its grip on power for much longer.
The regime uses threats and intimidation, including public executions, to maintain its grip on power.
Babylon is trying to retain its grip on power in the West.
Through careful seesaw diplomacy between Crusaders and Zengids, Shawar maintained a fragile grip on power.
Geert Wilders isn't in government, but his grip on power remains and will only grow.
All three will be prepared to use force to maintain their grip on power.
For now, the ruling party 's grip on power appears unassailable.
Even the most authoritarian regimes fret about their grip on power.
One who 's confused a wench 's grip on power with the real thing.
It made the ruling family realise just how fragile their grip on power was.
But in reality, once their grip on power is relaxed, anything may happen.
The years after independence saw Karimov consolidate his grip on power.

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