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

Being more vocal, uplifting teammates and keeping my mind in control. — Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

In all three of Cree’s studies, women on GLP-1s lost more weight than those in control groups, and levels of testosterone, blood sugar and insulin dropped. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday, seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises. — Reuters, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

While designers and merchants remain in control of strategic decisions, AI enhances their expertise by analyzing demand signals, surfacing insights and recommending actions that humans can evaluate. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

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