How to Use under control in a Sentence
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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
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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
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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
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How To Keep Pet Odors Away To keep pet odors under control, keep your pet on a regular grooming schedule.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
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Visibility is easier to maintain as systems scale, and operational risk stays under control.
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Freddy Kuo,
Forbes.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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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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