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.

Examples of in control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

As systems become more autonomous, the central challenge is whether humanity can build the collective capacity to remain in control of machines whose reasoning, speed and reach may increasingly exceed individual human comprehension. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The move still leaves Under Armour founder and chief executive officer Kevin Plank firmly in control of the business. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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