control
Usage
Example Sentences
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Saudi Arabia warned separatists in neighbouring Yemen on Saturday to stand down their forces and to return control of recently captured territory to the control of the Riyadh-backed government.
From Barron's
"But England played really well today. We probably controlled the first half of the game, all yesterday, and then they came back into play today and took the game away from us."
From Barron's
Generally, City under Guardiola have prioritised ball possession and slower passages of play to maintain control and energy while reducing the number of turnovers and chances conceded.
From BBC
China currently controls around 90% of the world’s refined supply of rare earths, giving it significant leverage over the U.S.
A nongrantor trust’s creator gives up control over the assets, meaning the trust is responsible for the taxes.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
