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Definition of in the control of

:directed by or in the power of

Two-thirds of the market is in the control of three companies.

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: to check, test, or verify by evidence or experiments
: to incorporate suitable controls in
: to exercise restraining or directing influence over : regulate

: an act or instance of controlling
: skill in the use of a tool, instrument, technique, or artistic medium
: the regulation of economic activity especially by government directive

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