be in control
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Typically, though, the person on the radio wouldn’t be in control of the plane, aviation experts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
"Jet2 gives me an aircraft to be in control of, and it's a big plane, so to do that with my daughter and her school, in style, was quite special."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026
Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.
From Slate ● May 10, 2026
She never has a good reason—I think she just likes to be in control.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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