under the control of
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: under the direction or control of
The team is under the control of a new coach.
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The federal government does not typically grant such wide-ranging access to a single entity, let alone one that is effectively under the control of an unelected, erratic, and politically extreme actor such as Musk.
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
Since the passing of Wellington Mara and Bob Tisch in 2005, the team has been under the control of John Mara and Steve Tisch on behalf of their respective families.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Trump administration officials had also discussed bringing USAID under the control of the State Department.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Project 2025 recommended that the White House seek more control and oversight of foreign intelligence partnerships, rather than leaving these under the control of the intelligence agencies.
—Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
Since the passing of Wellington Mara and Bob Tisch in 2005, the team has been under the control of John Mara and Steve Tisch on behalf of their respective families.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 14 Feb. 2025
Trump administration officials had also discussed bringing USAID under the control of the State Department.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Project 2025 recommended that the White House seek more control and oversight of foreign intelligence partnerships, rather than leaving these under the control of the intelligence agencies.
—Peter Schroeder, Foreign Affairs, 17 Jan. 2025
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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 27 Feb. 2025.
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