in control
Example Sentences
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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
Once in control of swathes of Syria and Iraq, IS was territorially defeated in 2019 in a battle spearheaded by Kurdish-led forces with support from a US-led international coalition.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
“What I always liked about PC gaming is that I’m very much in control of my own device. If a singular part of my PC breaks, I can replace that,” Wünsch said.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 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
Maybe he likes being in control of his own little universe, being able to arrange things how he wants, like a god or something?
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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