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
“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
The filing confirmed a dual-class share structure that will leave Musk firmly in control of the company after the listing.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
I flew to Myrtle Beach and found her as I had always known her: fully in control and careful that I not be inconvenienced by my father, even in death.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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