be in control
Example Sentences
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He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
But Powell won’t be in control for much longer.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2025
The home team should be in control here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
I needed to be in control of my emotions if I was going to help Mamá not get thrown out of her own home.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
