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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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
This pair from Brooks also features some motion control features that help our director of fitness and food feel stable, in control of her stride, and pain-free during runs.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 27 Jan. 2025
What part is handled by the BBWAA and what part is the Hall of Fame in control of?
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The Wall Street Journal: Hamas is effectively back in control in Gaza.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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