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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The Bobcats led 31-0 at the half and were in control from start to finish.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
The second film, in theaters now via Lionsgate, finds the actor much more in control after being terrorized by the mysterious title baddies in the first film, a reimagining of the 2008 hit.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
After the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier in the night, the Mets are once again in control of their postseason destiny.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2025
The second film, in theaters now via Lionsgate, finds the actor much more in control after being terrorized by the mysterious title baddies in the first film, a reimagining of the 2008 hit.
—William Earl, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
As of Thursday noon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
After the Cincinnati Reds’ 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier in the night, the Mets are once again in control of their postseason destiny.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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