Example sentences of "they [modal v] have power " in BNC.
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1 | It is compatible with the order-maintenance function of the police that they should have power to regulate both public processions and assemblies , and the 1986 Act refines their powers to do this . |
2 | Th you said or you implied that the women were surprised that er that they could have power and you use it effectively . |
3 | but two to ten shift they 'd have power cut |
4 | We may not like or respect our superiors , for example , but they will have power over us just because they occupy a position above us in the organisational hierarchy . |
5 | What arrogance is it that drives people to believe they can have power over them ? |
6 | ‘ The Whips love it because it means they can have power over the Backbenchers , but as a system of organising the world it 's lunacy . ’ |