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The phrase "able to control" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing someone's capability or capacity to manage or influence something or someone.
Example: "She is able to control her emotions during stressful situations."
Alternatives: "capable of managing" or "competent to regulate".
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He was barely able to control it.
She shivered, barely able to control herself.
"This was about not being able to control the message".
The government will always be able to control the rules.
Everything else, I've been able to control the scenarios.
You've got to be able to control yourself".
"We're only able to control ourselves," he said.
Will his brother be able to control the situation?
"You want to be able to control the football.
Don't users want to be able to control it too?
"I didn't want clients to be able to control me".
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