be in control
Example Sentences
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“Now we have to really be in control of our budget,” said Vesga, who believes the trade-off is worth it.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
Needing to win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late into the New Zealand innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Dressed in her trademark white suit with dragon motifs, Gu was first to go on Thursday and appeared to be in control during her first run.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
The home team should be in control here.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025
She liked to be in control — it was her safety net — and she could feel that net being ripped away from her by the star-shaped fruit.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
