Technically he had this monster work under firm control; sitting bolt upright, he certainly behaved coolly.
Times, Sunday Times
A tie-up would have seen the firm control almost twothirds of the world's iron ore shipments.
The Sun
Until then, the game had proved uninspiring but following the goal, the hosts exerted firm control.
The Sun
It was his 13th of the season for club and country and put his side in firm control.
The Sun
You can do some calm thinking about money and take firm control of finances.
The Sun