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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Levy, the Texas Realtors general counsel, said the language on bonuses puts buyers in control by providing transparency about compensation.
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Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Turkish troops remain in control of a swath of Syrian territory along the Turkish border where Syrian opposition groups are sheltering.
—Scott McLean, CNN, 24 July 2024
The mom of seven also came up with the top answer on the board and remained in control of the game.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 July 2024
But even just with blueprints for the space, Culpepper tried to block out those moments in a way that made sense for the shifting power dynamics between would-be teacher and insubordinate student, alternating who appeared taller and more in control of the frame.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2024
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Julian Mark, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Turkish troops remain in control of a swath of Syrian territory along the Turkish border where Syrian opposition groups are sheltering.
—Scott McLean, CNN, 24 July 2024
The mom of seven also came up with the top answer on the board and remained in control of the game.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 July 2024
But even just with blueprints for the space, Culpepper tried to block out those moments in a way that made sense for the shifting power dynamics between would-be teacher and insubordinate student, alternating who appeared taller and more in control of the frame.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 July 2024
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“In control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20control. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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