Sentence examples similar to a mighty hold from inspiring English sources

Winthrop became governor while his brother Nelson was governor of New York,while the defeat of Johnson in Arkansas and William M. Rainach in Louisiana ended the once mighty hold of segregation over politics.

But Clegg is far from the only senior politician to face a mighty battle to hold on to their seat and dignity.

Certainly, such a future is by no means ensured because religion holds a mighty and tenacious grip on the human psyche.

There are some fine songs, too – Outside Is the Right Side squelches and squalls around a mighty central hook; Holding Out for You's sweet, stately melody is a sway-along delight … if perhaps a bit syrupy.

This Dior event was low key, even if still held in a mighty tent in the gardens of the Rodin Museum.

Cherkaoui has a mighty back catalogue, but this work holds a special place in his heart.

In order to make those Brooksian gags work, you need a mighty Max -- an actor who can hold the audience's attention for the better part of three hours, land the show's one-liners and sell the grueling 11 o'clock production number ("Betrayed").

Top Mormon officials also held a special, emergency satellite broadcast from Salt Lake City in which they warned, "You are a mighty army.

A mighty marble allegory.

Yes, a mighty big failure.

"A Mighty Heart" also helped.