in control

idiom

1
: in the position of one who makes decisions
He always wants to be in control.
2
: not overly upset or excited : calm and able to think and act in a sensible way
In spite of the pressure to pass the test, he felt calm and in control.

Examples of in control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Marine Corps veteran said Margaret Hunter was in control of the family budget, which records and legal filings showed became intertwined with campaign spending. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024 That leaves white parents and students still firmly in control, even in majority-Black communities. Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 18 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in control 

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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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