in control

idiom

: in the position of one who makes decisions

He always wants to be in control.

: 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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Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are facing off to see who will be in control of the White House for the next four years. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024 Aurora Mayor Michael Coffman told Newsweek in September that gangs were not in control of the apartment complex in the video. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 One is being the party that is not in control of the White House at a time when Biden has low approval ratings and there is an anti-incumbent mood across Western democracies. —

Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024 Brittany is in control of their left arm and leg, while Abby controls the right. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for in control