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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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“Now we have to really be in control of our budget,” said Vesga, who believes the trade-off is worth it.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026

The world number one also claimed the fourth set to be in control before Cross extended the match by taking the fifth set, including a brilliant bullseye finish to take out 126.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

But Powell won’t be in control for much longer.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

They believe they are in the driver’s seat, and they want to be in control of their futures.

From Slate • Aug. 25, 2025

She never has a good reason—I think she just likes to be in control.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

be in control

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