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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

Example Sentences

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be in control

“It feels a lot more empowering to be in control of your own employment and destiny.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

Dr. Becky frames a strong will and a need to be in control as connected to the DFK’s sense of vulnerability.

From Slate ● May 10, 2026

Those plans fell apart largely over who would be in control.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

And this time, I was going to be in control of how people saw me.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

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