control the affairs of
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If you decide to give temporary guardianship of your child over to another person, you are allowing another party to protect and control the affairs of your child.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018
I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment—that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control the affairs of a large education institution.
From Up from Slavery: an autobiography by Washington, Booker T.
How is it possible that Dummling, who is not at all wise, could control the affairs of an important kingdom?
From Grimm's Fairy Stories by Owen, R. Emmett (Robert Emmett)
It was only when there arose the question as to how far this headship justified the Pope in attempting to control the affairs of the world that serious disagreement manifested itself.
From A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance by Ogg, Frederic Austin
It is hard enough for those who control the affairs of men, always to obey God and their own consciences, without seeking occasions to violate their faith.
From Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay by Cooper, J. Fenimore
