under control
Example Sentences
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The ECB has kept borrowing costs on hold for some time as eurozone price rises had been largely under control.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"With continued collaboration, I am confident this outbreak can be brought under control," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Although the incident broke the car's front-wind endplate, Alonso kept it largely under control and out of the barriers as it slid wildly up the kerb on the outside of the circuit.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Dogs should also remain leashed and under control around trees and shrubs where birds may be nesting, and residents also should not fly drones near wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
We sit like this until I can get myself under control.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
