in control
Example Sentences
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The M23 rebel group is in control of large parts of both North and South Kivu.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
And I find that a comfort because it makes me feel like I’m more in control of my situation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Alexander Haig, then the secretary of state, famously shouted, “I’m in control here” in the briefing room after the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 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
She never has a good reason—I think she just likes to be in control.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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