lose control
Example Sentences
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With a settlement in place, Williams seemed to lose control over the legal dispute—until this week, when she used the clever procedural maneuver to reopen the case.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
“If it was net, you’d have all these other expenses and you sort of lose control of the actual expenses,” Tremaglio said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
Historically, presidential authority tends to weaken when presidents lose control of Congress or come to the end of their mandate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Chelsea have shown flashes of quality but often lose control and drop points.
From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026
You lose control of your thigh muscles, so that you cannot support yourself standing.
From "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
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