in control

idiom

: in the position of one who makes decisions

He always wants to be in control.

: 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 Chrismas remained in control of the gallery until April 2016, when the bankruptcy court appointed an independent trustee to run the bankruptcy estate and Chrismas was removed. —

Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024 Brittany is in control of their left arm and leg, while Abby controls the right. —

Jenny Haward, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024 Tapping gasoline reserves is one of the few actions a president can take by himself to try to control inflation, an election year liability for the party in control of the White House. —

Matthew Daly, Fortune, 21 May 2024 Last year, the Dolphins were in control of their division throughout most of the season before coming up on a similarly daunting stretch at the end of the year, with three straight games against playoff teams to end the season. —

David Wilson, Miami Herald, 21 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for in control

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