under control
phrase
: 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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Across the West, dozens of wildfires are burning or are just now being brought under control, many of them sparked by lightning.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Firefighters used 12 fire engines to bring the blaze under control, while the injured were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, police said.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The companies that have their spend under control can reduce leakage, protect margins and free up cash for future growth.
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Andrew Zhyvolovych,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Community Fire Company of Rising Sun responded with 25 firefighters and brought the blaze under control in 15 minutes, officials said.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Firefighters used 12 fire engines to bring the blaze under control, while the injured were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals, police said.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The companies that have their spend under control can reduce leakage, protect margins and free up cash for future growth.
—
Andrew Zhyvolovych,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Community Fire Company of Rising Sun responded with 25 firefighters and brought the blaze under control in 15 minutes, officials said.
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The Baltimore Sun,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2026
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“Under control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20control. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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