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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More significantly, a final deal to end the war while Hamas still remains in control of Gaza is a nonstarter.
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The Editors, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
What happened then, and why, is a matter of contention, but the result is that Terry’s brother, Kent, ended up in control of Black’s Barbecue and the family split into two factions that, more than a decade later, are still not on speaking terms.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article No. 9 St. John’s is in control of its Big East destiny.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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The Editors, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
What happened then, and why, is a matter of contention, but the result is that Terry’s brother, Kent, ended up in control of Black’s Barbecue and the family split into two factions that, more than a decade later, are still not on speaking terms.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Female characters are in control of their pleasure, emboldened to explore or let go.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Listen to this article No. 9 St. John’s is in control of its Big East destiny.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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