gain control
Example Sentences
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Nonlawyers are generally prohibited from controlling law firms, but critics say investors have devised ways to gain control over their operations without technically owning them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The team helped victims' families "gain control, restore dignity and respect", he said.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
On Wednesday, however, stocks rebounded after Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, that he won’t use force to gain control of the icy island.
From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026
Discovery shares would allow Paramount to gain control of its acquisition target.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
Henry cranks the wheel left, as instructed, and we fishtail, until he manages to gain control, straightening out, then punches the gas.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
