complete control

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Abi Burton's impressive form was rewarded with a second-half try as John Mitchell's England, despite continuing to look leaky in defence, always appeared to be in complete control.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

A marital or “A” trust is an irrevocable trust that gives the surviving spouse complete control over the assets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

A White House spokesperson couldn’t be immediately reached to discuss the disconnect between the shootdown and previous claims that the U.S. had complete control of the skies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

I’ve been thinking about Musk a little bit too much lately — since almost any amount is too much — and wondering if it’s finally time to give him complete control of the sun.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Everything he does seems slower, like he's in complete control of time and makes it match his pace instead of the other way around.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman