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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






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What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

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Spain produced an absolute masterclass in control to secure their place in just their second World Cup final - leaving the rest of the world stunned at how France were blown away.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers emphasize that these findings should not be interpreted as a recommendation to chew sugary gum as a way to control blood pressure.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

"No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist's control... anything less is theft," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The government is also setting out to ensure protection for the intellectual capital of artists and media, with laws preventing companies using creative works to train AI without the artist’s control, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

I interrupt, before things get out of control.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

The aortic valve controls blood leaving the heart, and aortic stenosis develops when this valve becomes thick, stiff, and narrow.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

It also controls something like 75% of global EV battery manufacturing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

Western biotechs are getting a new playbook with tighter controls to stay ahead of an ultraefficient pharmaceutical pipeline overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

And it also criticised Meta's parental controls, arguing they are only effective if parents have the time and technical expertise to understand and use them properly.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

He explains how moving it around and clicking on it controls the little arrow on the screen, doing the same thing the flat pad of our old laptop did.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

"But the best team won. All the phases were controlled by Spain - we are used to what Spain are doing but they're doing it so well."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Nearby, employees of the Union shopping mall practised using fire extinguishers to put out flames within a controlled pit, under the guidance of firefighters.

From Barron's Jul. 14, 2026

Greek tanker companies have also done shuttle runs in recent months, as has Navig8, which is controlled by Adnoc.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

He is eager for a big shake-up at CNN, which is currently controlled by Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In 1862, Paul Broca found an area on the lower left frontal lobe that controlled the ability to speak.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

“Financial independence is controlling your own future,” said Greg Welborn, an adviser in Pasadena, Calif. “It’s knowing if you lost your income, how you’d recover.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

They also believe the same principles could be applied to photonic and quantum systems, opening new possibilities for controlling light, processing information, and studying wave behavior inspired by some of the universe's most extreme environments.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Peter Rowlinson, who lives in Los Gallardos, praised the efforts of authorities in controlling the fire but said the experience had been "very frightening".

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

When Dino did chime in with advice, it was often about controlling the strike zone, being a complete hitter rather than just a slugger, and valuing fundamentals.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

“This is why I came. They said she is controlling my son,” Master’s mother said, stirring the soup.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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