Meaning of in power | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Currently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.
2. within the portion of a tossup during which a correct response earns power.

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Examples

“He's now in power at City Hall.”

“The party in power here is always the Democrats.”

“"I heard Winnie the Pooh was like⟳ garlic to a vampire to the Chinese commies," he said. "Popular arts and music, poetry, dancing and singing is a threat to those in power, and I'm really trying to bring⟳ back that rock-and-roll rebellious spirit into music, you know⟳."”

“That buzz was in power. 15 points for team A.”

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