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

With the rhythm firmly in control, the track feels fast, kinetic and impossible to sit through quietly. — Qygwork, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026

The Ravens were in control with a 24-13 lead in the third quarter, but the Cowboys weren't done. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

The Ravens were in control with a 24-13 lead in the third quarter, but the Cowboys weren’t done. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Xi appears to be in a stronger position, having overseen a surge in China's trade and firmly in control of supplies of rare earth minerals that give him powerful leverage. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
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• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole