position of control
Example Sentences
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Once again, the Seagulls were thoroughly outclassed by a United side who grew into a position of control after taking the advantage, playing confident football while shutting down their hosts' efforts.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024
“Mr. Spears cannot be permitted to hold a position of control over his daughter for another day,” the document says.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021
Yet from what seemed a position of control, City uncharacteristically switched off in the latter stages of the first half, allowing Bournemouth back into the game.
From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2018
Prosecutors say Bishop’s cellphone records paint a different narrative, one that depicts his wife and son as eager accomplices and puts Bishop in a position of control over the illicit work.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2018
While your device," said the Archbishop, "is to use him as a means for placing schismatics in a position of control and authority.
From King John of Jingalo The Story of a Monarch in Difficulties by Housman, Laurence
