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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The opening, along with the recent inauguration of a major port in Les Cayes, is being hailed as a major step forward for the development of the South, which remains cut off from the capital by criminal gangs that are in control of all the major highways out of Port-au-Prince.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Hamas has been in control of Gaza since seizing the territory amid a violent split with the PA's top Fatah faction in 2007.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Democrats have few legislative tools at their disposal.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
My faith, Christianity, teaches that God is still in control.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
Hamas has been in control of Gaza since seizing the territory amid a violent split with the PA's top Fatah faction in 2007.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, Democrats have few legislative tools at their disposal.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
My faith, Christianity, teaches that God is still in control.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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