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controlling position

NOUN
catbird seat
Synonyms
WEAK
commanding position complete control enviable position high perch high place lofty perch position of influence position of power power position seat of power throne

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But O'Sullivan quickly shook off any "rust" as he moved into a controlling position and it would be a huge shock if He was able to fight back.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As the competing railroads’ stock crashed, he quickly bought up a controlling position.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

She's not being exploited, she doing it in a controlling position.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2017

"In relation to Archie Whirlwind's question about players holding a controlling position in a football club whilst also playing, there is the former Inter and Monaco striker Mohamed Kallon," writes Liam McGuigan.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2013

The Russians had used their controlling position with effect, and the treaty largely put an end to Turkish dominion in Europe.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles