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Discover LudwigThe phrase "hold control" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to maintaining authority or influence over a situation or group.
Example: "In order to successfully lead the project, you must hold control over the team's direction and decisions."
Alternatives: "maintain control" or "exercise control".
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Flores defeated Guardado, and Arena continued to hold control.
The Moldovan authorities have expressed their disapproval of the move, but they do not hold control over the territory.
The riots on Friday started out in a way that suggested the regime's riot police might hold control.
In the filing, the bank said that a group of seven participated in the exchange and will now hold control.
That is because Republicans almost certainly will hold control of the House of Representatives this year, according to professional election forecasters.
COOL FEATURE -- A "hold control" button allows you to keep the automatic transmission in any gear you choose, even when stopped, for more control in slippery conditions.
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But Silver loyalists insisted that the speaker held control.
Since then, the Republicans have held control of both the Assembly and the Senate.
Meanwhile the Democrats who had long held control of both Houses were plagued by scandals.
If Democrats still held control, they would surely urge him to join their caucus.
Before yesterday, Democrats held control by a single seat, and Mr. Wellstone's re-election was not a sure thing.
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