win control

Frequency: 6.78.6 per million words

To get power by winning a conflict, competition, or election.

controlVERB + control (power over sb/sth)

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win

Examples (10)

  • The opposition party won control of the parliament in the last election.
  • The rebels fought for years to win control of the capital city.
  • After a lengthy battle, the activist investors finally won control of the company's board.
  • It is unclear which faction will ultimately win control of the political party.
  • Winning control of the senate is their primary objective for the midterm elections.
  • The corporation's long-term strategy is to win control of the entire supply chain.
  • In this board game, your goal is to win control of more territories than your opponent.
  • If the smaller party wins control of the council, they have promised to lower taxes.
  • Historical records detail how the empire gradually won control of the coastal regions.
  • She managed to win control of her own company after buying out the other shareholders.