in (full) command of
idiom
: having complete control of
She seems to be in (full) command of the situation.
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This was a violin in full command of its considerable powers, a violin capable of enchanting the most powerful potentate in the land and persuading him to do its bidding.
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024
Biden’s aides hope to present a vigorous president — in command of the issues, able to take Trump on directly and explain to the American people his own accomplishments in office.
—Marianne Levine, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Intendenza in Africa Orientale The manner in which the Italian army organized its supply services described by the officer in command of this work.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
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.
—Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
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Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 24 June 2024
Biden’s aides hope to present a vigorous president — in command of the issues, able to take Trump on directly and explain to the American people his own accomplishments in office.
—Marianne Levine, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
Intendenza in Africa Orientale The manner in which the Italian army organized its supply services described by the officer in command of this work.
—Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024
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.
—Cristina Everett, EW.com, 11 June 2024
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