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
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Pizzo says throwing ice could be a good coping strategy to help the person feel more in control over the experience of rage.
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Kristina Behr, Parents, 16 May 2024
The feature can be set to show automatically on iPhone, or can be turned on and off in control center.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Gates will remain in control and, essentially, buy French Gates out of the foundation, Suzman said at the time.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
The tragedy of this novel about the universality of longing is that, even 25 years on, Eilis, however decisive, is still not in control of her own life.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Slow speed and balance allow the vehicle to inch down carefully and in control.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
Paramount, controlled by Shari Redstone , and Skydance, helmed by film producer David Ellison, have been trying to hammer out a complicated deal that would leave Ellison in control of the storied media giant.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Thankfully, Pattern’s new Interchangeable Curling Iron puts you back in control—without damaging your hair, as it was specifically crafted to curb heat damage.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
But as Daniels shows with appropriate scenery chewing, Charlie is just a familiar type of charming bully who has to be in control.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
Kristina Behr, Parents, 16 May 2024
The feature can be set to show automatically on iPhone, or can be turned on and off in control center.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 15 May 2024
Gates will remain in control and, essentially, buy French Gates out of the foundation, Suzman said at the time.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
The tragedy of this novel about the universality of longing is that, even 25 years on, Eilis, however decisive, is still not in control of her own life.
—Heller McAlpin, NPR, 7 May 2024
Slow speed and balance allow the vehicle to inch down carefully and in control.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
Paramount, controlled by Shari Redstone , and Skydance, helmed by film producer David Ellison, have been trying to hammer out a complicated deal that would leave Ellison in control of the storied media giant.
—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
Thankfully, Pattern’s new Interchangeable Curling Iron puts you back in control—without damaging your hair, as it was specifically crafted to curb heat damage.
—Kayla Greaves, Vogue, 3 May 2024
But as Daniels shows with appropriate scenery chewing, Charlie is just a familiar type of charming bully who has to be in control.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 2 May 2024
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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