They are in closer contact with social problems and have a greater hold on political questions.

Priscillianism had a greater hold on the masses of the faithful.

At the same time, the church is exerting a greater hold on national life.

"The whole idea that the progressive movement needs to produce their own programming has taken greater hold."

The libertarian spirit had great hold especially in the cities.

Over the last decade music video games have arguably taken a greater hold on players than ever before.

Anything he said gave them a greater hold on him.

That carved stone and the marble hand took a great hold of my imagination.

She tried to break the engagement but he had too great a hold over her.

The more he hangs onto it, the greater hold you've got over him.