in control
Example Sentences
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Rannells: You’d like to think that you’re more in control of those decisions, but sometimes things just happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It is pursuing the largest listing ever, at the highest valuation ever, and with the unique figure of Elon Musk remaining in control of the company.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
Drage told the BBC: "There's no one way that we're telling people to use our devices, but what we do want to do is help people who would like to feel more in control".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
By wearing long pants and long skirts she was in control of how her body would be perceived.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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