beyond control vs beyond the control

Both "beyond control" and "beyond the control" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Beyond control" is more commonly used to indicate something that cannot be controlled or managed, while "beyond the control" is used when referring to a specific entity or situation that is beyond someone's control.

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beyond control

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate something that cannot be controlled or managed.

This phrase is used to describe situations or events that are not within one's ability to control or manage.

Examples:

The situation was beyond control and chaos ensued.
Her emotions were beyond control after hearing the news.
The fire spread rapidly, beyond control of the firefighters.
The virus outbreak was beyond control of the health authorities.
The storm was beyond control and caused extensive damage.

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Your brother is entirely beyond control.
See they're hatred burning beyond control!
The people's pain was deep and their anger beyond control.
It's almost beyond control.
H-Brands reserves the right to delay a shipment if the order cannot be shipped for reasons beyond control.
Baia Holiday has the right to recede from the contract for good reasons (including the possibility that the service supplying becomes extremely onerous in consequence of extraordinary and unforeseeable events), causes beyond control and/or accidental case.
Majesty, the talisman is almost beyond control.
The entries will not be returned and remain at the secretariat, who denies any liability for loss, theft, destruction by fire or circumstances beyond control.
Shaking, fearful of annoying or fear of provoking myself beyond control, my hand lands on his dark head, malcoupé his hair, long over the ears.
If the cancellation of the journey was carried out due to circumstances beyond control (for example epidemics, natural disasters, war) or due to reasonable dangers, the operator will refund the amount paid under consideration of its expenses.
But he refused beyond control.
In the event that the Eremo cancels a reservation or we are unable to fullfill the agreement confirmed by fax, mail or e-mail, the Eremo will pay the same penalities as listed above, except proved case owing to a cause beyond control.
It's inexplicable, unpredictable... and absolutely beyond control or understanding.
Seducers have increased, violence has broken out beyond control, and hell has enlarged it's borders.
He is craving for the new order of things, more ventures and is spinning beyond control.
Of course in a first sperimental phase not everyone will have disponable a small computer but the consultable base would enlarge immediately beyond control.
That are beyond control - You must stop her
The divide between rich and poor, hunger and famine, war and violence and hatred, all flourishing beyond control.
In case of apartment deposits, these are not refunded in case of events beyond control taking place 15 days prior to arrival or less.
It would be a great mistake to believe that the impossibility of establishing real "democratic" control renders the members of the revolutionary organisation beyond control altogether.

Alternatives:

out of control
uncontrollable
unmanageable

beyond the control

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is used when referring to a specific entity or situation that is beyond someone's control.

This phrase is used to specify that a particular entity or situation is not within the control of a person or organization.

Examples:

The weather conditions were beyond the control of the event organizers.
The economic downturn was beyond the control of the company.
The decision was beyond the control of the committee.
The outcome of the game was beyond the control of the coach.
The delay in the project was beyond the control of the team.

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Any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of EMTEC.
These can be factors beyond the control of man, and those that are completely preventable.
On the Marcinelle project, DSIH states that the lower than expected profits were not due to the partners investing too much but to factors beyond the control of the parties.
Neither are points granted if the flight is delayed or cancelled due to force majeure or for other reasons beyond the control of the a partner.
The most viewed videos in history became so for reasons that were completely beyond the control of who created them.
It is right that Member States meet the costs of additional security measures that may periodically require on which result from circumstances beyond the control of airports or airlines.
Indeed, in recent years, Brazil has experienced a radicalization of the union bases that led many strikes beyond the control of bureaucratic leaderships and sometimes mafia.
Only objective reasons beyond the control of a collective management organisation can justify delay in the distribution and payment of amounts due to rightholders.
By providing a better understanding of consumers and markets, this Action Programme protects citizens from risks and threats beyond the control of individuals.
Moreover, the difficulties arising as a result of the speculative attacks are not caused by exceptional occurrences beyond the control of the Member States concerned.
The program may change, of course, in relation to weather conditions or for reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
This does not exclude the possibility, for reasons beyond the control of the donor, to suspend, prior notice of 1 month the child sponsorship program.
for exceptional reasons beyond the control of the parties, the agreement cannot reasonably be performed; or
- to protect citizens from risks and threats which are beyond the control of individuals;
Certain natural circumstances are beyond the control of the Member States and it is therefore necessary to provide for the possibility of derogating from this Directive in certain cases.
Upon expiry, on RAE's sole discretion, such direct authorisation can be prolonged but only if it expired for reasons fully beyond the control of PPC.
The above article refers to 'exceptional occurrences' beyond the control of a Member State and it is clear that the legislator used this non-specific wording precisely in order to allow decisions of an essentially political nature to be taken.
Despite the fact that this phenomenon arises for reasons beyond the control of the woman herself, measures can be taken to prevent it.
Champlain and the Jesuits often spoke out against Brûlé's adoption of Huron customs, as well as his association with the fur traders, who were beyond the control of the colonial government.
º the "Natural Markets," in Erice, awaits you with special discount for the duration of the event This program could be modified in relation to weather conditions or for reasons beyond the control of the organization.

Alternatives:

outside of someone's control
not under someone's control
beyond someone's influence

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