Example sentences of "[noun pl] [adv] have power " in BNC.
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| 1 | Implicit is the idea that A has some form of control over B , or at least a strong bargaining position that enables A to score a ‘ victory ’ over B. Companies sometimes have power of this kind over suppliers , as where the company is one of only a limited number of buyers of a supplier 's goods or services , and even to an extent over governments , manifested , for example , in negotiations over subsidies or in successful attempts to dilute the content of regulation . |
| 2 | The juvenile courts also had powers to place children in care , and the former children 's departments had to receive children in need of care and protection and find them substitute homes . |
| 3 | There are , however , traces still remaining of administrative functions , e.g. Justices still have powers relating to the diversion of highways and footpaths , and in respect of nuisances . |
| 4 | Reinstatement of an excluded pupil may be ordered by an LEA ; but governors also have powers with regard to reinstatement . |
| 5 | The verderers also have powers for the preservation of the natural beauty and the flora and fauna of the forest . |
| 6 | Under the provisions of PACE , the police now have powers to search for evidence prior to charging a suspect . |
| 7 | There was a strong moral belief in old England that evil spirits only had power over ill-gotten goods , thus explaining why ABBEY LUBBERS could only wreak havoc amongst monks once corrupt behaviour had been evidenced . |