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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Think of it like learning to drive a semi-autonomous car—you’re still in control, but the system does more of the work.
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Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Ansar Allah remains in control of Sanaa, the major port city of Hodeidah and other northern cities, constituting up to 80 percent of the country's population.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
With the antigovernment rebels in control of Syria, the strategic route is most likely off-limits to Iran, impacting its long-term goals in the region.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Sarah Elk, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Ansar Allah remains in control of Sanaa, the major port city of Hodeidah and other northern cities, constituting up to 80 percent of the country's population.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
With the antigovernment rebels in control of Syria, the strategic route is most likely off-limits to Iran, impacting its long-term goals in the region.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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