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 next 77 minutes saw the Pride largely in control despite Seattle out-possessing and out-shooting them.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Edison was in control in the first half, scoring on its game-opening possession and on the Chargers’ first half-ending possession.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Redhawks were in control the entire night until the comeback.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With a 33-game non-conference home winning streak in tow and a roster loaded with experience and depth, Purdue enters the game firmly in control of expectations.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Edison was in control in the first half, scoring on its game-opening possession and on the Chargers’ first half-ending possession.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
The Redhawks were in control the entire night until the comeback.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
With a 33-game non-conference home winning streak in tow and a roster loaded with experience and depth, Purdue enters the game firmly in control of expectations.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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