be in control
Example Sentences
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“Now we have to really be in control of our budget,” said Vesga, who believes the trade-off is worth it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
The world number one also claimed the fourth set to be in control before Cross extended the match by taking the fifth set, including a brilliant bullseye finish to take out 126.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
But Powell won’t be in control for much longer.
From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025
They believe they are in the driver’s seat, and they want to be in control of their futures.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025
She liked to be in control — it was her safety net — and she could feel that net being ripped away from her by the star-shaped fruit.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
