under the control of

phrase

: under the direction or control of
The team is under the control of a new coach.

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The area is under the control of two gangs, Chen Mechan and 400 Mawozo. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 Cragin Park is among the more modest parks under the control of the Chicago Park District. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The Delhi police, which is under the control of the Indian home ministry, did not respond to an email seeking comments. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Izmir’s municipal assembly remains under the control of a New Party majority. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under the control of

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“Under the control of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20control%20of. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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