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come to power

KUM to POW-er

kʌm tə ˈpaʊər

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cometopower

Dictionary meaning

gain control of a government, organization, or institution; achieve political dominance; used to describe the moment when a leader, party, or movement takes authority, whether through election, revolution, or other means

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