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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Mansouri made two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter and his teammate, senior Oliver Nakra, scored seven points in the quarter to help keep Corona del Mar in control.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Staggs left in frustration the following year with Iger still firmly in control.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Though the Broncos were in control nearly the entire game, heroics from Brady and Rob Gronkowski nearly brought New England all the way back.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
And again, the United States needs to be in control to prevent a war.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 22 Jan. 2026
Staggs left in frustration the following year with Iger still firmly in control.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Though the Broncos were in control nearly the entire game, heroics from Brady and Rob Gronkowski nearly brought New England all the way back.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 19 Jan. 2026
And again, the United States needs to be in control to prevent a war.
—NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
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 28 Jan. 2026.
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