I don't seem able to control events any longer.

"Once the aircraft is in our hands we can control events."

They perceived that the President does not have the power to control events.

They want the power to control events, to keep themselves at the top of the heap.

For once the word gets out, you will be unable to control further events.

We can control events, if we do the right things.

In other words, individuals control events so as to create desired impressions of themselves.

I must control events, and I cannot the way things are.

South Korea is no better placed to control or channel events.

"You try to control events rather than be controlled by them."