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phrasal verb
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Sheehan retired the next three batters as the Dodgers started to take control.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
“You do have a role here — take control of your destiny. It’s not inevitable. You can take control of your risk.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 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
