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.
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Houston closed the half in control, taking a 53-42 lead into the break.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Pet owners will be expected to remain in control of their dog to prevent biting, fighting and excessive barking.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The Gophers were in control of the Rate Bowl on Friday with a 14-6 lead in the fourth quarter before New Mexico returner Damon Bankston returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to help set up overtime.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Overall, choosing to make homemade eggnog offers the opportunity to be in control of what goes in it.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Pet owners will be expected to remain in control of their dog to prevent biting, fighting and excessive barking.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2026
The Gophers were in control of the Rate Bowl on Friday with a 14-6 lead in the fourth quarter before New Mexico returner Damon Bankston returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown to help set up overtime.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 30 Dec. 2025
Overall, choosing to make homemade eggnog offers the opportunity to be in control of what goes in it.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 30 Dec. 2025
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 8 Jan. 2026.
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