complete control

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A marital or “A” trust is an irrevocable trust that gives the surviving spouse complete control over the assets.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I’ve been thinking about Musk a little bit too much lately — since almost any amount is too much — and wondering if it’s finally time to give him complete control of the sun.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Jessie Bates then picked off Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a second quarter touchdown to help Atlanta take a 14-0 lead before Robinson's long-range effort left the Falcons in complete control.

From Barron's • Dec. 30, 2025

"If you look at the stats in terms of possession, chances created and other stats, we had complete control of the game. The only thing was we couldn't score."

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

In his private practice Burnham was accustomed to having complete control over expenditures needed to build his skyscrapers.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson