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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

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 position led to litigation over whether Mr. Burkle and Mr. Eichler were improperly colluding to accumulate a controlling position in the company.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2012

Controlling Factors;—Rapid Manufacture.—Certain well-defined factors hold a controlling position in the chemical initiative.

From The Riddle of the Rhine; chemical strategy in peace and war by Lefebure, Victor