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Discover LudwigThe phrase "sought to control" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an action taken by someone in an effort to have control or authority over something. For example, "He sought to control the conflict in the region."
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The AFL, as always, sought to control the narrative.
People have, therefore, always sought to control them.
Throughout his life, Bob was an artist/entrepreneur who sought to control his musical production.
Rumours also abounded of terrorists armed with the very portable missiles the summit sought to control.
Fifteen states have sought to control the THC-like chemicals, the drug agency said.
Maben is a cool, manipulative individual who sought to control her".
You could see the driver's elbows rise and fall as he sought to control the car.
That set it apart from other companies, which sought to control Chinese operations from the United States, slowing their responses.
Industry figures show 47 major breweries have shut since 1990 as firms have sought to control costs.
Over the past two years, Wisconsin has sought to control la vida loca with in loco parentis.
Perhaps fearing a similar "viral" effect of Yanukovych's ouster regionally, the regimes have sought to control information on the situation.
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