in control
Example Sentences
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Rannells: You’d like to think that you’re more in control of those decisions, but sometimes things just happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
Under that agreement, the IDF withdrew to a demarcation line, known as the "yellow line", which left Israel in control of roughly 53% of Gaza.
From BBC • May 29, 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
“I always thought I hated having random people in control of my life.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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