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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Several Democrats joined calls to impeach Noem, who has been under fire from both parties for her lack of transparency at the department, though that step is highly unlikely with Republicans in control of Congress.
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Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles still closed the opening frame up 35-25 after leading by as many as 16, with Harden already up to 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting and very much in control.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Several Democrats joined calls to impeach Noem, who has been under fire from both parties for her lack of transparency at the department, though that step is highly unlikely with Republicans in control of Congress.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Los Angeles still closed the opening frame up 35-25 after leading by as many as 16, with Harden already up to 15 points on 5-for-7 shooting and very much in control.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
Several Democrats joined calls to impeach Noem, who has been under fire from both parties for her lack of transparency at the department, though that step is highly unlikely with Republicans in control of Congress.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The project blends electric mobility with real-time AI while keeping the driver in control.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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