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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Halas died in 1983, leaving McCaskey in control of the Bears.
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Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Chanhassen was in control for most of the game as the Storm outshot the Crimson 34-18, including 10-1 in the first period.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
For much of the war, the question has been what will happen when Hamas is no longer in control, but through his surprise declaration, President Trump has given the Israelis an answer.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Seven points in 44 seconds to put the Huskies in control for good.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
Chanhassen was in control for most of the game as the Storm outshot the Crimson 34-18, including 10-1 in the first period.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
For much of the war, the question has been what will happen when Hamas is no longer in control, but through his surprise declaration, President Trump has given the Israelis an answer.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Seven points in 44 seconds to put the Huskies in control for good.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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