What is another word for were in power of?
Pronunciation: [wɜːɹ ɪn pˈa͡ʊəɹ ɒv] (IPA) 
The phrase "were in power of" can be replaced with several synonyms to convey various shades of meaning. One such synonym is "held authority," which suggests that the individuals or entities in question wielded official or legitimate power. Another synonym could be "had control over," which denotes a more general sense of power or influence without implying any official status. "Commanded" is another potential synonym, indicating that those referred to exercised a degree of dominance or superiority over others. Other possible synonyms include "dominated," "governed," "ruled," "supervised," and "presided over." The choice of synonym depends on the context and desired tone of the text in which it is used.
