under control
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: able to be handled or managed with success : not out of control
She remained calm and kept the situation under control.
A year after the divorce, he finally got his life back under control.
The firefighters got the fire under control.
You need to get your drinking/gambling/anger under control.
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The trend of South American crime groups visiting Southern California for thefts and robberies emerged roughly six years ago, and authorities have been grappling to get it under control.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Some vineyards respond to these threats by using more chemical pesticides to keep these pests under control.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When the blaze broke out on June 3, the crew of 22 immediately implemented emergency firefighting procedures, but couldn't get it under control.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Crews arrived at the building around 1:45 p.m. Monday and stuck around until the fire was placed under control just after 10 p.m.
Residents were evacuated from the six-story building.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Some vineyards respond to these threats by using more chemical pesticides to keep these pests under control.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
When the blaze broke out on June 3, the crew of 22 immediately implemented emergency firefighting procedures, but couldn't get it under control.
—Emily Forlini, PC Magazine, 25 June 2025
Crews arrived at the building around 1:45 p.m. Monday and stuck around until the fire was placed under control just after 10 p.m.
Residents were evacuated from the six-story building.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2025
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“Under control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20control. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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