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coming to power

coming to power is the third-person singular simple present indicative of come to power.

Meaning of come to power

Verb

come to power (third-person singular simple present coming to power, present participle comes to power, simple past came to power, past participle come to power)

  1. (idiomatic) To be installed in high office, for example as a king, president, or prime minister.

Questions about coming to power

What is coming to power the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Coming to power is the third-person singular simple present indicative of come to power.

Words near coming to power in the dictionary

  1. coming to one's hand
  2. coming to one's senses
  3. coming to oneself
  4. coming to order
  5. coming to pass
  6. coming to power
  7. coming to rest
  8. coming to someone's aid
  9. coming to someone's rescue
  10. coming to terms
  11. coming to terms with

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