position of control
Example Sentences
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Once again, the Seagulls were thoroughly outclassed by a United side who grew into a position of control after taking the advantage, playing confident football while shutting down their hosts' efforts.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024
“Mr. Spears cannot be permitted to hold a position of control over his daughter for another day,” the document says.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021
Prosecutors say Bishop’s cellphone records paint a different narrative, one that depicts his wife and son as eager accomplices and puts Bishop in a position of control over the illicit work.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2018
“I think he is very comfortable in a position of control and that puts people around him at ease.”
From Washington Times • Jun. 22, 2017
Maxwell says his expectation of newspaper promotion is mere brag; they know him too well to put him in any position of control.
From The Quality of Mercy by Howells, William Dean
