Sentence examples for the powers that from inspiring English sources

"The powers that be are incrementalists.

"The powers that be wouldn't allow any large-scale decadence".

The powers that run this august journal gave me £50.

Rules rarely outlast the powers that created them.

"Let go of the powers that should be let go".

The powers that be have to get this right".

The move caused extreme offence among the powers-that-be.

Members who deserted felt its officials were too cosy with the powers-that-be, including employers.

And his disdain for the powers-that-be shows no sign of abating.

That's up to the powers-that-be.

Let's hope the powers-that-be get the message".