be in control
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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
Those plans fell apart largely over who would be in control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
Needing to win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late into the New Zealand innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
But I will not be in control six days from now.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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