take control
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If the S&P 500 closes below 7,580 for two consecutive days — it closed below that level on Wednesday but bounced back above it on Thursday — that’s when the bears will take control.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Doing this well opens up opportunities for advancement and creates leverage to take control of your work life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
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- steer the ship
Possible Antonyms
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- take a back seat
- lose one's grip
- let things slide
- be a passenger
