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controlling position

NOUN
catbird seat
Synonyms
WEAK
commanding position complete control enviable position high perch high place lofty perch position of influence position of power power position seat of power throne

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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

And we're putting him in more of a controlling position this time.

From The Guardian • May 20, 2010

Controlling Factors;—Rapid Manufacture.—Certain well-defined factors hold a controlling position in the chemical initiative.

From The Riddle of the Rhine; chemical strategy in peace and war by Lefebure, Victor