in (full) command of
idiom
: having complete control of
She seems to be in (full) command of the situation.
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The Oscar-winning actor took on the leading role in this biographical film, which depicted JFK as a Navy officer in command of Motor Torpedo Boat PT-109 during the Pacific War of World War II.
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Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Young has earned praise from Canales for his attention to detail and his eagerness to improve, and Carolina would benefit from wrapping up their offseason program with the quarterback in full command of the offense.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
The Japanese protagonists, in contrast, are regal, cunning, and in command of their own destiny.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2024
Before then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea appeared on a local radio show, Rachlin suggested the host ask Shea why Edelman was still in command of the precinct.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2024
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Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
Young has earned praise from Canales for his attention to detail and his eagerness to improve, and Carolina would benefit from wrapping up their offseason program with the quarterback in full command of the offense.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2024
The Japanese protagonists, in contrast, are regal, cunning, and in command of their own destiny.
—Ryu Spaeth, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2024
Before then-Police Commissioner Dermot Shea appeared on a local radio show, Rachlin suggested the host ask Shea why Edelman was still in command of the precinct.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“In (full) command of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20%28full%29%20command%20of. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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