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to get out of control
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to
,
get
,
out
,
of
,
control
.
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control
noun
controls
control, dominio, mando
;
limitación
;
dispositivo de mando
Example sentences of
control
noun
•
The city wanted local
control
of education.
•
The tribes fought for
control
over the territory.
•
He
took control
of the family farm.
•
She hired an accountant to
take control
of her money.
•
He lost all muscle
control
in his left arm.
More examples
•
The soccer player showed good
control
of the ball.
•
a teacher with good
control
of her students
•
The farmer used an organic pest
control
on his crops.
•
To cut down on competition, the government passed price
controls
on prescription drugs.
•
The President wants stricter
controls
on immigration.
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Synonyms of
control
noun
power
,
authority
,
jurisdiction
,
command
,
sway
,
dominion
,
restraint
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