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be in control

VERB

call the shots

Synonyms

WEAK

be in the driver's seat be in the saddle call the tune lay down the law make the decisions make the rules run the show wear the trousers

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He needs to be in control of a situation, no matter how trivial it is.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Needing to win to keep their semi-final hopes alive, Sri Lanka looked to be in control late into the New Zealand innings, having restricted them to 98-6 after 16 overs.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Dressed in her trademark white suit with dragon motifs, Gu was first to go on Thursday and appeared to be in control during her first run.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The home team should be in control here.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

But the Capitol would still be in control of Panem as well.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

be in control

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