The old-timers and established families clutched the reins of power.

老街坊和根基稳固的家族牢牢掌控着权力。

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He was determined to see the party keep a hold on the reins of power.

他决心要确保该党继续执掌政权。

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This is the system room that is in charge of our full reins of power.

这是本公司系统室，它主宰我们的一切。

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Appointed as protector of his nephew, Edward V, Richard instead assumed the reins of power.

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And she tells us we should give her the reins of power because she tells us the truth.

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