under control
Example Sentences
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"The fire was brought under control quite early on - it was contained very quickly. We have now cleared the building and opened it up for the police," fire officer AK Malik said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The Congolese government, which recently announced the recovery of several patients, has in recent days launched a major communication campaign to assure the public that "the situation is under control".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
When then-Fed Chair Paul Volcker had to sharply raise rates in the 1980s to get inflation under control, it triggered a severe recession.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Dogs should also remain leashed and under control around trees and shrubs where birds may be nesting, and residents also should not fly drones near wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
“Mom agrees. But we’ll start with a trial period. If it gets too hard to keep that many dogs under control, you’ll have to stop.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
