be in control
Example Sentences
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He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
Those plans fell apart largely over who would be in control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
The world number one also claimed the fourth set to be in control before Cross extended the match by taking the fifth set, including a brilliant bullseye finish to take out 126.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
And this time, I was going to be in control of how people saw me.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
