Those with a high external locus of control believe that powerful others, fate, or chance primarily determine events.

Kitiara's voice rang out above the others, strong and powerful.

And so do others even more powerful than they.

And there are others behind them more powerful still.

He put forth a moving account of living with frequent unemployment and the anxiety associated with constant evaluation by powerful others.

We could, perhaps, initiate a process that others more numerous and powerful would complete someday in the future.

Trefry had others as powerful, or more, that interested themselves in Caesar's life, and absolutely said he should be defended.

She'd faced down others far more powerful than she was, if only she'd allowed them to believe it.

He added proudly, "There will always be others more powerful, but I've truly mastered what I do know."

Children of abusive or negligent parents are likely to view the world as dangerous and powerful or influential others are not to be trusted.