control
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Example Sentences
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“This oil will be sold at its market price and that money will be controlled by me” to “ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States,” he said.
From MarketWatch
The all-rounder immediately returned to the dressing room at the Sydney Cricket Ground, handing control of the England team to vice-captain Harry Brook.
From BBC
Huang and his deputies have been meeting with officials in Washington, including the president, frequently over the past year in an effort to loosen export controls.
Their mission is to “democratize finance” and give investors greater control over their portfolios.
“It’s also about the security of knowing you are in control,” Davisson said.
From Los Angeles Times
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