be in control
Example Sentences
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Those plans fell apart largely over who would be in control.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
“Now we have to really be in control of our budget,” said Vesga, who believes the trade-off is worth it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
Dressed in her trademark white suit with dragon motifs, Gu was first to go on Thursday and appeared to be in control during her first run.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
"I like to be in control of what I do when I'm out," she says.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
So Marina must have known, from very early in life, that it is possible for a woman to be in control of her own destiny.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
