financial control

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Losing Catherine to Edgar, the heir of Thrushcross Grange, prompts Heathcliff, the perpetual outsider, to vow vengeance; he maneuvers to gain financial control of both houses with the aim of destroying each one’s inhabitants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Claims of undue influence, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty — if your mother had financial control or power of attorney — are common tools in cases like this.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Morgan’s specialty was gaining financial control of firms, often using European money, then reorganizing and consolidating them into functional monopolies.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

John Wannenburgh, chairman of Manx Utilities said: "Through careful financial control and disciplined management, the Board has been able to limit this year's electricity tariff update from the CPI‑linked 2.9% to a more manageable 1.5%."

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Best-seller status meant Elisha only had a few months before he would be free of his family’s financial control.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock