gain control
Example Sentences
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The team helped victims' families "gain control, restore dignity and respect", he said.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Sturm Ruger RGR 0.97%increase; green up pointing triangle said Beretta is seeking to gain control of the company through discounted share purchases and outsize governance rights.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
On Wednesday, however, stocks rebounded after Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he won’t use force to gain control of the icy island.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Netflix also will gain control of Warner Bros.’ deep content library — from films like “Casablanca” and the “Mad Max” franchise, to television staples like “Friends” and “The Sopranos.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025
And he shielded Matt from view until he was able to gain control of himself and go on.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
