in control of
phrase
: having the power to direct or control (something)
She will still be in control of the sales department.
He managed to stay in control of his emotions.
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“In control of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control%20of. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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