in (full) command of

phrase

: having complete control of
She seems to be in (full) command of the situation.

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Both are the sons of coaches, both are in command of blue blood men’s basketball programs, both bring the kind of persona fans of other teams love to hate. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026 As the current supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has stayed out of the spotlight amid speculation he was injured by a strike, Larijani was largely seen as in command of the country since the former ayatollah’s death. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2026 Besides, this film makes no claims to do anything other than celebrate a legendary entertainer in full command of his powers. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026 The Americans have been largely in command of possession with 7 minutes left in the first period, and hold a sizable shot advantage (9-2), but are unable to show a goal for it yet. Monica Alba, NBC news, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in (full) command of

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“In (full) command of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28full%29%20command%20of. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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