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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2017

The position led to litigation over whether Mr. Burkle and Mr. Eichler were improperly colluding to accumulate a controlling position in the company.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2012

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

From The Guardian • May 20, 2010

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