In power

Prepositional phrase

Definitions

1.Prepositional phraseCurrently ruling; being the present controlling authority, as of a government or country.

"He's now in power at City Hall.; The party in power here is always the Democrats."

2.Prepositional phraseWithin the portion of a tossup during which a correct response earns power.

"That buzz was in power. 15 points for team A."

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