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Rise to power
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opkomst tot macht, toename van macht
the process of promoting to a new position or gaining political power
rise to power
n
Voorbeeld
Rumors suggested that he had polished off several rivals to rise to power.
The politician had risen to power on the back of his family's name and reputation, but when it came time to lead, he was found wanting - indeed, gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary.
