In-control Sentence Examples

A person couldn't be in control all the time - right all the time.

He's always been so alert and in control.

Considering the information Katie had just disclosed, it wasn't surprising that he wanted to be in control - or that he had chosen a wife who asked few questions.

Probably because he didn't know how to handle the situation - and Alex always wanted to be in control.

Is being in control so important that you're willing to sacrifice the happiness of your only son?

Better would be a long time coming, but she felt more in control of her emotions.

People had limited control over their emotions, but they could certainly remain in control of their actions.

She'd never seen him not in control.

I'm not yet in control of myself.

He appeared calm and in control again, if not relaxed, with the only three men he'd ever trusted.

As someone accustomed to being in control of her world, she needed a little more time before she was ready to face him.

He likes to be in control.

Alex was in control most of the time, and she liked it that way.

He thought he was in control.

It was always that way when he was in control.

She was still in control of herself and her mind.

She breathed deeply, struggling to remain in control when all she wanted to do was run for the nearest psych ward and check herself in.

She didn't like to think of how violent the man in control of a world always at war could be.

You seem to have it all in control - both the dairy and the house.

There were some decisions that should be made jointly, and being in control meant taking full responsibility.

You want him to make decisions, and he loves being in control.

His voice was even, as if he were having trouble staying in control of his emotions.

Alex liked to be in control — not of her, but of life in general.

Her scent still lingered in the air, and he could almost feel her hands on his body again, caressing him in a way that turned him from a god in control of himself into a fawning teenager.

The Grey God had morphed quickly from someone confused by his world to someone in control of his world.

She was calm and in control once more.

With Alex driving, it felt like he was in control again.

For that amount of time, they would fall back into their old roles, with Alex in control.

I know Alex likes to be in control, but there's a difference between being in control and constantly being responsible.

Maybe he had decided being in control of the estate was better than having no control in his home.

That man wants to be in control of everything, doesn't he?

Why did she want him in control – and then not?

Xander hated the idea of not being in control.

He was in control – complete control – even when destroying the world.

It is evident that it was originally a goddess who was supposed to be in control of Irkalla, corresponding to Ishtar in control of fertility and vegetation on earth.

The elections were controlled for a few years, and violence was checked, but the Ku Klux movement went on until it accomplished its object by giving protection to the whites, reducing the blacks to order, replacing the whites in control of society and state, expelling the worst of the carpet-baggers and scalawags, and nullifying those laws of Congress which had resulted in placing the Southern whites under the control of a party composed principally of ex-slaves.

In 1772 he was appointed by Wesley "general assistant" in charge of the work in America, and although superseded by an older preacher, Thomas Rankin (1738-1810), in 1773, he remained practically in control.

The president ordered the withdrawal of Federal troops from the capitol on the 20th of April 1877, and the white party was thus left in control.

Not less worthy of notice in a literary history is the good sense by which both his learning and his tastes have been held in control.

Secretary Folger was a man of high character and ability, who had been chief justice of the New York supreme court when placed in control of the treasury department by President Arthur in 1881.

Probably Wellington's failure to co-operate at Ligny had heightened the Prussian chief-of-staff's unworthy suspicions of the good faith and soldierly qualifications of the British marshal; and it was well for the allies that Blucher was able to resume command before Napoleon had time to profit from the dissensions that would probably have arisen had Gneisenau remained in control.

The Democratic party now was in control of 1846-60.

In the session of 1860-61, immediately preceding the outbreak of the conflict, the Morrill Tariff Act was passed by the Republican party, then in control because the defection of Southern members of Congress had already begun.

An attack on the Army of the Ohio near Jonesboro concluded the Atlanta campaign, which left Sherman in control of Atlanta, but hampered by the necessity of preserving his communications with Chattanooga and weakened by a total loss of 30,000 men.

The Catholics and Liberals were alternately in control until 1894, when the tenfold enlargement of the electorate broke down the Liberal party completely.

This was the first time that the Democratic Party had been defeated, its organization having been in control since the admission of Illinois to the Union.

In 1914-5 she was in control of a special department of the British Red Cross, occupied in trying to trace soldiers reported as missing."

The elements of this opposition were of very various kinds (r) The old-fashioned Moslems, sons of the Ansar and Mohajir, who had been Mahomet's first companions and supporters, and could not bear the thought that the sons of the old enemies of the Prophet in Mecca, whom they nicknamed tolaga (freedmen), should be in control of the imamate, which carried with it the management of affairs both civil and religious.

Is being in control so important that you're willing to sacrifice the happiness of your only son - or do you love him enough to let him go?

They were a long way from talked out when she got in her new car, but she felt much more alive and aware of her surroundings – much more in control of her life than she had since the accident.

None of the remaining were old enough to remember how Wynn had run things, and no other Immortal in the human world had been around when Wynn was in control.

You will be allowed to roam freely once deemed trustworthy and in control of your bloodlust.

Alex liked to be in control — not of her, but of life in general.

Today they would be back in their element – Alex in control.

Why did she want him in control – and then not?

He was in control – complete control – even when destroying the world.

Except for the second game he seemed to be in control and showed some great athleticism and volleying.

Trying to be in control can sometimes backfire - you can lose what you might have gained.

Featured on both the wireless and wired controllers, the Xbox Guide Button puts you in control of your experience.

They need to know you're in control or they'll lead you a merry dance.

Being in control of your own kaleidoscope is therefore key to your success.

The extreme left wing is in control but paradoxically out of control in many of our civilized western nations!

I consider myself lucky to be in control and try and live my life to the absolute max.

Adrenaline flows and to say that any human being is in control of themselves in such circumstances is patent nonsense.

The game starts in traditional Bond style, with a high action prelude except this time you're in control from the get-go.

Mao remained in control of the Cultural Revolution and with the support of the army was able to oust the revisionists.

When the SA node is in control then the heart is said to be in normal sinus rhythm.

For example, God is fully in control of a desert sandstorm, and he knows the movements of every grain of sand.

The number of manipulated variables which may be used in control loops.

Of course the advantage of a rationalist worldview is that you always feel is if you are in control.

In order to obstruct and embarrass the Republican administration the members of the order held peace meetings to influence public opinion against the continuance of the war; purchased arms to be used in uprisings, which were to place the peace party in control of the Federal government, or failing in that to establish a north-western confederacy; and took measures to set free the Confederate prisoners in the north and bring the war to a forced close.

When she develops ovarian cancer and embarks on a debilitating regimen of chemotherapy, she finds herself not in control for the first time.

We were the better team by far and tho we were let down by being sloppy at times we were always in control.

You do n't really get a feel for being in control of a famous vampire slayer at all, which is a shame.

The miracle seems as if it could have only occured if a celestial figure was in control.

Your toddler may love the novelty of being in control herself!

You may find that taking her off the floor will put her at a bit of a disadvantage and give you a better opportunity to stay in control.

Pairing or grouping kids at a computer means extensive monitoring by the teacher or parent to ensure that the kids are actually reading the story and not wrestling over who should be in control.

Consolidating debt makes a person feel a lot more in control of his or situation.

Once you learn how to pay down debt you can start to enjoy the satisfaction that comes with being in control of your financial situation.

Parents remain in control and informed about the teen's spending habits.

Differing from the original Curious, In Control is slightly more subtle, and perhaps, mature - a grown-up Curious, you might say.

If you like to be in control of your camera, then a digital SLR will better fit your needs.

It will bring things into perspective and help you feel like you are in control again.

These physical reactions cause damage to the body over time as anger continues to be in control.

Managing anger constructively is being in control of your emotions instead of letting them control you.

Treating individual symptoms, such as taking a brief nap if you experience anxiety-related fatigue or taking a cool drink if you get anxious hot flashes, can help you start to feel more relaxed and in control.

By following simple tips for reducing Christmas stress levels and learning stress management techniques you will feel more in control of your life and be healthier and happier.

When you have good time management skills, you are in control of many aspects of your life.

It can be a great tool for feeling more in control of your life and your stress levels.

As a way to counteract this low self-esteem, the individual will seek out someone to pick on and become violent with, as it makes him or her feel stronger, more confident, and in control.

My advice would be to invite both of these friends over to your house, so you are in control of the situation.

It made them look smarter and in control.

I was cool, calm and collected, an in control smoker.

At this stage, the young person is no longer in control of whether he or she will be using drugs or alcohol.

It provides another reason for a dog to retreat or be moved to a situation where it can derive comfort and feel in control.

Golden Poos are highly intelligent, so early training and socialization are very beneficial to make sure you, as the owner, remain in control of your dog.

If there's a color you love to wear because it makes you feel in control or especially handsome, you'll be able to find it in a men's polo shirt (yes, even if it's bright pink!).

Adults may feel that they're in control of the situation because they're an adult, not a teen or child, but adults can make all the same mistakes online that a younger individual can.

They've worked hard to manage their growth and remain in control.

Available on both the Xbox 360 and Windows PC platforms, Mass Effect puts the player in control of Commander Shepard.

You should be in control with Dragonball Z PS3 Burst Limit.

If they can't control the outside world the same way, a child may head straight to the video game for that feeling of being in control.

In this game, you're a race manager that's put in control of a few functions.

A Wii launch title from Nintendo themselves, Excite Truck puts you in control of a vehicle and lets you race by tilting and turning your controller.

In a nutshell, this title places you in control of the Overlord who must conquer the neighboring lands currently ruled by corrupt ruling heroes.

At the beginning of the game, both characters have similar moves and simplicity in control.

The Empire Strikes Back put you in control of a snow speeder in the Battle of Hoth to destroy AT-AT walkers.

Often referred to as "god-games", players are put in control of characters called Sims, defining every aspect of their life and watching the outcomes blossom from their choices.

Westward puts you in control of entire towns, giving you the reins from settlement to a glorious population boom.

As I'm sure you're aware, Zoo Tycoon puts you in control of your very own zoo.

As long as you're using a handheld stick or skewer to prepare your campfire meal, you remain in control of how close the food gets to the fire and for how long.

You're in control of your security settings with these, so you can hide from everyone or be detectable by only a few friends.

Parents can ask the child or adolescent what change can be made to accommodate the fear in order to make him or her feel more in control.

An affected child may be so weak as to appear floppy and not in control of muscle movements, especially movement of the neck and head.

You want to be in control of your office at all times, but the majority of offices are set up so everyone else is in control.

Children who are in control of their own education learn that they are also responsible for their own education.

The one thing you are not in control of is the basic interest rate set by the Federal Reserve.

Buying a first home is a big step, and there is no reason why an applicant shouldn't be well-informed and feel in control of the borrowing process.

The more prepared you are, the more in control you'll be and the better you'll feel.

One of the main goals in the Lamaze method training is to help a woman feel confident in her ability to be in control of her birthing experience and have a healthy and happy birthday for her baby.

The overall look is at once businesslike and dominating; this is a woman who looks like she is in control.

You are in control of how much oil and salt you want to use with this popper.

Unfortunately, being in control of the entire candle business can end up being too much for many aspiring candle business entrepreneurs.

That is to say, women are in control of all interactions.

You want to be in control of yourself and not come across as too pushy.

It is important to understand you are in control of your condition.

Always keep in mind that we are in control of our own destiny.

This placement shows a need to be in control.

You're in control and attract the opposite sex like bees to honey.

This is a side of Virgo that he's desperate to hide because, after all, he loves to be in control.

Since both signs are so stubborn and are also fixed signs, the need to be right and in control will cause this couple to clash more than anything else.

If they don't risk being disappointed, they can remain fairly content as long as they're in control of their immediate environment.

Both parents should be calm and in control of their emotions.

While things may not always work out how you imagine, it is better to attempt to get your finances in control before the retirement party.

Ultimately, in order to be in control of your finances, you should work toward not even needing to know how to save money fast at all.

Remember to reward yourself for making progress toward your goals, and you'll soon be on your way to putting yourself in control of your schedule.

From kitchens to backyards, this handy list will keep you organized and feeling more in control of your environment.

As an FDA-approved OTC product, alli puts the consumer in control by offering a proven product with comprehensive support.

Your diet plays a role in maintaining this important number by keeping your weight in control and limiting sodium in your diet.

Teaching yourself not to gorge puts you in control of your calorie intake.

Mistakes happen, as do unfortunate events along the way in life, and it is important to keep in control of the insurance you have.

Critics accuse her of selling her body for fame, but Madonna maintains that it is alright, as long as she is the one in control of the exploitation.

A wild beach party can get out of hand quickly, so be prepared with plenty of options for any unexpected events to keep things in control.

The Cardassians, who were in control of Bajor at the time, saw the sample and labeled it in their own language -- odo'ital, literally, "nothing".

His regal portrayal of Picard is of a man in control of himself, his subordinates and his environment.

When you create your own football jersey, you remain in control of virtually every aspect of the jersey, to the degree the company will allow you.

Maybe Alex wanted to be in control because he had been dominated all his life.

Alex was secretive and he did like to be in control.

And yet, Alex still wanted to be in control.