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be in control of

VERB

depend

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hinge on rest on revolve around

STRONG

bottom found ground hang rest stay

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to hang in suspense hang on pend rest with revolve on stand on trust to turn on

VERB

hinge on

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depend on rest on

WEAK

be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

Example Sentences

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The bail conditions state Reed must not own or be in control of any dog, under any circumstances.

From BBC • May 27, 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 like to be in control of where I’m going and how fast I’m going.”

From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech

be in control of

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