Example sentences of "control over the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 31 | Their control over the decision-making process has been carefully reinforced by ensuring that the climate of ideas which surround the making of disability policy is also under their influence . |
| 32 | Freehold possession ( ownership ) describes the situation where the freeholder or owner has more control over the premises than any other person or organization . |
| 33 | An occupier of premises for the purposes of the OLA 1957 is a person who has control over the premises . |
| 34 | In order to be an occupier a person had to have sufficient control over the premises . |
| 35 | Jack , to the savages , is known as ‘ Chief ’ and now has almost total control over the boys . |
| 36 | And this is possible only if they have control over the processes that convert raw materials to products of value . |
| 37 | effective control over the processes concerned ; |
| 38 | The Arab League 's proposals call for cabinet veto power over presidential decisions , thus reducing Maronite control over the government and more accurately reflecting the strength of Lebanon 's majority Muslim population . |
| 39 | The Congress approved most of the new powers Mr Gorbachev had requested , including direct control over the government and over a new security council . |
| 40 | The ultimate control over the government is the prospect that the Commons will refuse to pass a vote of confidence . |
| 41 | They have as much interest in learning to talk as any other child , but because they have less control over the muscles in the mouth , it 's harder for them to express themselves . |
| 42 | Third there was some inconsistency ; here the argument curiously was that though there were powers for the control over the demolition of certain buildings there was no overall system . |
| 43 | Another reason is perhaps sheer incredulity that anyone can gain control over the systems of language and communication operating as a whole . |
| 44 | According to their arguments , shareholdings have become too fragmented for individuals to exercise control over the companies in which they have a stake . |
| 45 | A court must be able to exercise some measure of control over the cases which are brought before it , to prevent injustice to either party and to ensure that the various issues can be fully and effectively dealt with . |
| 46 | This is a vital part of retaining control over the finances of the business . |
| 47 | It is elicited by being ‘ pushed around ’ and yields the feeling that one 's self exercises no control over the circumstances surrounding it and the destiny awaiting it ’ . |
| 48 | Besides owning the data , Registry staff have considerable control over the operation of the student management system . |
| 49 | The ‘ PT&R Arrangements ’ give the unions considerable control over the operation of BR 's internal labour market . |
| 50 | In 17th century England , the state exercised enormous control over the press . |
| 51 | Although this represented a growing separation of the press from the state , the latter still exercised immense control over the press through the taxes and duties which it imposed upon it . |
| 52 | In July 1989 a new information code was adopted , which established a semi-official " national council for information and communication " to oversee the media , although the state in effect retained its overall control over the press and broadcasting . |
| 53 | For the issuing bank , the documents of title provide some control over the goods and may be used to ensure re-sale proceeds of the importer are paid to it . |
| 54 | A separate source of unresponsiveness to the consumer ‘ electorate ’ derives from the fact that since companies have control over the goods and services made available to the public , consumers can not positively ‘ vote ’ for the production of goods with the particular characteristics that best suit their requirements , but can only ‘ veto ’ the products they are actually offered . |
| 55 | Therefore , when the bill of lading is described as a necessary document of title , this description includes the claim for delivery at destination as well as the control over the goods in transit or in custody awaiting transit or delivery . |
| 56 | Allowing the buyer to have access to the goods , e.g. to paint or repair , will not amount to giving him possession provided the seller retains control over the goods . |
| 57 | Its twenty five members , supported by the Milk Marketing Board , have effectively achieved a coup in that , as a collective they now aim to have some control over the prices they receive for their products as individuals and can bargain with the retailing giants , knowing they have the support of their fellow members . |
| 58 | They might see it as better to take-over their main supplier , even if it means that company losing some existing orders from competing manufacturers of food products ; * buyers may deliberately seek international suppliers , so as to maintain their choice and retain some degree of control over the prices and terms of supply . |
| 59 | What the case does not make clear is how ISS made its profit , although it seems that Philips retained some control over the prices charged by ISS ( see point 14 of the judgement ) . |
| 60 | Thirdly , the rulers of new nations , by whatever means they attained power , had to consolidate their central control over the society and reinforce the sense of national identity . |