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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Reaching 700 km/h (435 mph) in two seconds over such a short distance highlights a leap in control and power handling.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite a lopsided loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, the Broncos remain in control of their destiny.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
This keeps you in control and away from fake pages.
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But despite dominance from the defense, UM was never fully in control on Saturday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2025
Despite a lopsided loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, the Broncos remain in control of their destiny.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 23 Dec. 2025
This keeps you in control and away from fake pages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
But despite dominance from the defense, UM was never fully in control on Saturday.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Dec. 2025
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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