He gained control of central and southern parts of Iran.

The army has established greater control of the strategically important central part of the country.

We no longer have control of the major part of the system.

The rebels held effective control of large parts of the countryside.

Q. You seem to be in control of the organic part of growing roses.

Italy gained control of various parts of Somalia in the 1880s.

There were also reports, however, suggesting that the government had lost control of parts of the country's northeastern border.

In 1613, the Dutch take control of the Western part of the island.

An oppositon activist said that the Army took control of parts of the city.

As the Europeans explored and took control of parts of the country during the colonial days, so did their religion.