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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The trend mirrors dynamics seen in previous cycles where high retirement rates correlated with shifts in control of the chamber.
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Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Still, with the president back in office and Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Smith has become a subject of investigations from GOP lawyers and the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that is unrelated to Smith's former position as special counsel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Here are his five tips for staying intentional, grounded and in control of your digital life.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Still, Russian forces are now in control of roughly one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 Dec. 2025
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Associate News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
Still, with the president back in office and Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Smith has become a subject of investigations from GOP lawyers and the Office of Special Counsel, an independent agency that is unrelated to Smith's former position as special counsel.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025
Here are his five tips for staying intentional, grounded and in control of your digital life.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2025
Still, Russian forces are now in control of roughly one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 Dec. 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 9 Dec. 2025.
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