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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Continue reading … 'GRAVE CONCERN' – Dems come around to accepting 'reality' that Biden is ‘not in control’: Rep. Ronny Jackson.
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Fox News, 3 July 2024
The specific seat-by-seat results are not yet known, but the far right appears to be on the verge of either a legislative majority—which would mean that the National Rally would likely get to choose the next Prime Minister—or a hung Parliament, with the far right in control of the most seats.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
An effort, analysts say, both to reassure foreign investors and signal to powerful, pro-Iran groups that government forces are in control.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 16 June 2024
Like Barr and Garland, Holder clashed with leaders of the opposition party when that party was newly in control of the House and eager to take on the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 15 June 2024
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Fox News, 3 July 2024
The specific seat-by-seat results are not yet known, but the far right appears to be on the verge of either a legislative majority—which would mean that the National Rally would likely get to choose the next Prime Minister—or a hung Parliament, with the far right in control of the most seats.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 1 July 2024
An effort, analysts say, both to reassure foreign investors and signal to powerful, pro-Iran groups that government forces are in control.
—Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 16 June 2024
Like Barr and Garland, Holder clashed with leaders of the opposition party when that party was newly in control of the House and eager to take on the president.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 15 June 2024
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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