controlling position

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But O'Sullivan quickly shook off any "rust" as he moved into a controlling position and it would be a huge shock if He was able to fight back.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As the competing railroads’ stock crashed, he quickly bought up a controlling position.

From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2021

She's not being exploited, she doing it in a controlling position.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2017

"In relation to Archie Whirlwind's question about players holding a controlling position in a football club whilst also playing, there is the former Inter and Monaco striker Mohamed Kallon," writes Liam McGuigan.

From The Guardian • Mar. 13, 2013

Neither China nor Japan would yield, but the latter held the capital and had the controlling position.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles