Phrases with «wrest power»

The phrase "wrest power" means to forcefully or aggressively take control or authority over something. Full definition

Sentences with «wrest power»

  • The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government officially marked the first year of its administration on 7th January, 2017, after wresting power from the then NDC government led by John Dramani Mahama. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)
  • Democrats needed to win a net gain of one seat to effectively wrest power away from Republicans; as Senate President, Democratic Lt. Gov. Ralph Northam would have presumably served as the tiebreaker in party line votes of 20 - 20. (ballotpedia.org)
  • The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will officially mark the first year of its administration on 7th January, 2017, after wresting power from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government led by John Dramani Mahama. (citifmonline.com)
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