be in control of
Example Sentences
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Underpinning a fondness for more basic tech is "people's desire on a very deep level to be in control of their experiences," he argues.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 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
If the city falls to the paramilitaries, the RSF will be in control of the entire Darfur region, where they have sought to establish a rival administration.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025
They believe they are in the driver’s seat, and they want to be in control of their futures.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 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
