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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One of a myriad of reasons birthing women in America may experience higher intervention rates, such as inductions and C-sections, is that doctors may feel more in control of the outcome or perceive lower risks by performing an intervention.
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Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the odds of enacting such union-friendly reforms may appear remote.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
As of Wednesday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
In a separate statement, the media office said Israeli forces were in control of 77% of the Gaza Strip, either through ground forces or evacuation orders and bombardment that keeps residents away from their homes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the odds of enacting such union-friendly reforms may appear remote.
—Eyal Press, New Yorker, 30 May 2025
As of Wednesday morning, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
In a separate statement, the media office said Israeli forces were in control of 77% of the Gaza Strip, either through ground forces or evacuation orders and bombardment that keeps residents away from their homes.
—Reuters, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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