in control

phrase

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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Bonds and oil are in control this morning, with yields on the 10-year and 30-year Treasurys climbing alongside crude prices. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Gutierrez said anything that slows the government down until midterm elections in November is a good thing with the hope that a change in control of Congress might result in a rethinking of the border wall plans. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 With Bhumjaithai in control of both the internal levers of power and parliament, the prospects for progressive constitutional reform evaporated. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 Their choices were tools that understand their work and keep them in control. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in control

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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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