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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As of Monday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
It was written around the time when the oligarchs and the quote-unquote ‘titans of industry’ building the railroads were in control in the late 1800s.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 June 2025
Wallace Yan wrapped up the win with a third on 83 minutes to leave Flamengo in control of Group D and all of Brazil’s teams unbeaten at the tournament — and Chelsea in a fight to qualify for the last 16.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The safety in control when those doing the controlling reflect those being controlled.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2025
It was written around the time when the oligarchs and the quote-unquote ‘titans of industry’ building the railroads were in control in the late 1800s.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 22 June 2025
Wallace Yan wrapped up the win with a third on 83 minutes to leave Flamengo in control of Group D and all of Brazil’s teams unbeaten at the tournament — and Chelsea in a fight to qualify for the last 16.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The safety in control when those doing the controlling reflect those being controlled.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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