be in control
Example Sentences
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He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
The bail conditions state Reed must not own or be in control of any dog, under any circumstances.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Dressed in her trademark white suit with dragon motifs, Gu was first to go on Thursday and appeared to be in control during her first run.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
Some fans who have compared the details from the play and the series say that the play suggests Vecna might not be in control of the Mind Flayer, as he has suggested.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
I needed to be in control of my emotions if I was going to help Mamá not get thrown out of her own home.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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