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    in control

    US /ɪn kənˈtrol/

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    UK /in kənˈtrəul/

    C1
    adj.AdjectiveHaving the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
    She is in control of her emotions, even in stressful situations.
    phr.PhraseHaving command or authority; managing effectively.
    The pilot remained calm and in control throughout the emergency landing.
    adj.AdjectivePossessing self-restraint and the ability to manage one's own behavior and emotions.
    Even when provoked, he remained in control and didn't lose his temper.

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    An Antidote to Dissatisfaction

    10:01An Antidote to Dissatisfaction
    • On some days it feels like you are in control of yourself and on others you feel like you are not.

      On some days it feels like you are in control of yourself and on others you feel like you are not.

    • On some days it feels like you're in control of yourself,

      On some days it feels like you're in control of yourself,

    B1

    What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross

    06:37What to do if your inner voice is cruel | Ethan Kross
    • When you experience chatter, you often feel like your thoughts are in control of you.

      When you experience chatter, you often feel like your thoughts are in control of you.

    • like your thoughts are in control of you.

      like your thoughts are in control of you.

    B1

    Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings

    09:27Why US gun laws get looser after mass shootings
    • After elections were over, with Republicans still in control, in 2021, Texas passed "constitutional carry".

      After elections were over, with Republicans still in control, in 2021, Texas passed "constitutional carry".

    • In 2002, fewer than half of the 50 states had 1 party in control of both the state legislature and the governor's office.

      In 2002, fewer than half of the 50 states had 1 party in control of both the state legislature and the governor's office.

    B1

    ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor

    08:42ACCOUNTANT EXPLAINS: Money Habits Keeping You Poor
    • You want to be in control of your finances and mapping out where things are going.

      You want to be in control of your finances and mapping out where things are going.

    A2

    Bitcoin pulls back: Here's why you should (and shouldn't) buy it

    05:52Bitcoin pulls back: Here's why you should (and shouldn't) buy it
    • And I think the catalyst to get us to the next level is when we finally get clarity on what is what, what is what is the SEC in control of?

      And I think the catalyst to get us to the next level is when we finally get clarity on what is what, what is what is the SEC in control of?

    • And I think the catalyst to get us to the next level is when we finally get clarity on what is what, what is, what is the SEC in control of, what is the CFTC in control of,

      And I think the catalyst to get us to the next level is when we finally get clarity on what is what, what is, what is the SEC in control of, what is the CFTC in control of,

    B1

    Hypnotism - 6 Minute English

    06:18Hypnotism - 6 Minute English
    • that's the word to describe the state of mind of someone who's been hypnotized and isn't completely in control.

      that's the word to describe the state of mind of someone who's been hypnotized and isn't completely in control.

    • That's the word to describe the state of mind of someone who's been hypnotised and isn't completely in control.

      That's the word to describe the state of mind of someone who's been hypnotised and isn't completely in control.

    B2

    Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas

    14:40Anne-Marie Imafidon: The former child genius reshaping the world of tech | BBC Ideas
    • I'm the author of Shoes in Control.

      I'm the author of Shoes in Control.

    • I'm the author of "Shoes in Control." Now, it's Dr.

      I'm the author of "Shoes in Control." Now, it's Dr.

    A2

    Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates

    08:06Why is the US silent about the starvation in Gaza? CNN NewsNight panel debates
    • How are Palestinians being treated in the West Bank where Hamas is not in control, where there are no Hamas fighters?

      How are Palestinians being treated in the West Bank where Hamas is not in control, where there are no Hamas fighters?

    • How are Palestinians being treated in the West Bank, where Hamas is not in control, where there are no Hamas fighters?

      How are Palestinians being treated in the West Bank, where Hamas is not in control, where there are no Hamas fighters?

    B1

    Social Media Anxiety

    03:32Social Media Anxiety
    • Then you are staying in control of the scroll.

      Then you are staying in control of the scroll.

    • By saying to yourself, "I am going to check my social media," then you are staying in control of the scroll.

      By saying to yourself, "I am going to check my social media," then you are staying in control of the scroll.

    B1

    How to Teach Your Kid to Share

    02:53How to Teach Your Kid to Share
    • What if we put them in control of when they gave up the toy?

      What if we put them in control of when they gave up the toy?

    • What if we put them in control of when they gave up the toy?

      What if we put them in control of when they gave up the toy?

    A2