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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The trombonist Cutler is played by Terence Archie as stolid, unassuming and quietly in control. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 Power has been divided between Gaza and the West Bank in the two decades since, with Hamas in control of Gaza and Abbas’ Palestinian Authority in power in the West Bank. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 But with Brad Idzik now in control of offensive playcalling, Canales can spend sideline time checking in with his players. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 As of this month, the group's current members are finally back in control. — Megan De Mar, CBS News, 6 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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