Both the men and their master could be dangerous enemies or powerful friends.

He quickly made powerful friends, though his pride was often on the line.

He made several powerful friends who introduced him to the highest levels of English society.

He considered whether to say that they had many powerful friends in the area.

I'm not sure who you are, honey, but you've got some powerful friends!

The man might have powerful friends, who would hunt him down.

"His most powerful friends end up on both sides of the same issue."

Rich and powerful friends take them out to expensive meals.

"Likely the pair had some other powerful friends with them."

Eric knew he had little chance of moving his powerful friend aside.