under control
Example Sentences
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The 220,000 people evacuated away from the massive wildfire in France's Gironde region will not be able to return home "until the fire has been brought under control", the local prefect said Sunday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Finding the right balance between supporting family caregivers and keeping costs under control will be a continuing struggle as the U.S. grapples with the need for care for aging baby boomers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
As firefighters in southwest France struggle to bring a forest inferno under control before yet another heatwave descends on the country, Filippi told AFP about the phenomenon.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
But Antonelli calmly kept things under control to cross the line just under two seconds ahead and retake control of the championship.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
“Mom agrees. But we’ll start with a trial period. If it gets too hard to keep that many dogs under control, you’ll have to stop.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
