in control

phrase

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 party in control of the White House typically fares poorly in midterm elections. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

That same poll found that Democrats have a 24-point lead on whom Latino voters want to see in control of Congress. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

High pressure and upper-level ridging remain firmly in control of our weather, keeping skies mostly sunny, winds light and humidity relatively low. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

The pact left Legendary and private-equity firm Apollo Global Management in control of the company. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026

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