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 campus is walkable and self-guided, which keeps you in control of your time.
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Harvard-Westlake was back in control in the third quarter.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
In California, rejiggered House districts approved by voters last year are expected to help the party pick up as many as five additional seats, which would leave Republicans in control of just a handful of districts.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks remained in control in the second half, despite Peterson scoring just three points.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
Harvard-Westlake was back in control in the third quarter.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
In California, rejiggered House districts approved by voters last year are expected to help the party pick up as many as five additional seats, which would leave Republicans in control of just a handful of districts.
—Michael R. Blood, Fortune, 18 Feb. 2026
The Jayhawks remained in control in the second half, despite Peterson scoring just three points.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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