be in control
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Needing to win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late into the New Zealand innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Some fans who have compared the details from the play and the series say that the play suggests Vecna might not be in control of the Mind Flayer, as he has suggested.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025
But I will not be in control six days from now.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
