But its real meaning lies in its power to consume distance.
The strength of this model lies in its predictive power.
On his death bed, he encourages Smith to "do everything that lies in your power" to obtain the golden plates.
"Your son will come to no harm if it lies in my power to keep him from it."
It may not lie in his power to do so, in which case a third interrex will have to try.
If it lies in my power, I shall be very happy.
But it does lie in our power to exclude Russia.
"So far as it lies in my power, ma'am-1 will see them safe."
I am to do whatever lies in my power towards promoting the happiness of mankind.
Yet I admit that it lies in your power to cause me some inconvenience still.