He worked hard. In time,he earned enough money to take control of an iron factory.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

Yet he struck hard and fast, and soon had control of the valley's main towns.

VOA: special.2009.09.17

That means he had a hard time realizing when it was out of control.

VOA: special.2009.07.28

"They have gone through the past month or so of very hard effort to reach the point where they can begin to consolidate and control ground that they have won so, by no means this is over yet.

VOA: standard.2009.07.27