Sentence examples for maintained control of from inspiring English sources

They maintained control of the premises for three days.

Despite those admissions, Mr. Hussein maintained control of the courtroom for much of the afternoon.

The Tories maintained control of five councils in overnight results – Devon, Somerset, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

For centuries, the Miskitu maintained control of their territory, assisted by an alliance with England.

Saddam's justification for his brutal regime was that he maintained control of an otherwise ungovernable state.

Thus, the clubs and the krewes maintained control of their membership, while the city gained control of its streets.

Republicans maintained control of the Senate because Vice President Dick Cheney had the power to break tie votes.

He maintained control of his courtroom, they said, but did not flaunt his power as other judges do.

Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives in yesterday's elections and appeared to increase their majority.

But Dr. Jarvik has maintained control of the small company, and several of its employees are members of his family.

Instead, the work-in maintained control of the yards, the half-built ships and equipment by occupying them.