But how long could they keep control of the situation?

But the President was in full control of the situation.

A man who no longer felt in control of the situation.

I have to stay in control of the situation, he thought.

For some reason he began to feel a little more in control of the situation.

He was once more no longer in control of the situation.

He must move soon to take control of the situation.

What action can I take to have some control of the situation?

I'm sure she is well in control of the situation.

"You should have taken control of the situation from the beginning."