- present participle of control.
controlling
Example Sentences
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The researchers achieved this by carefully controlling the pH gradient so the chemical changes were large enough to reshape the cornea without causing excessive damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026
That stems in part from a decision by the Tatas about a century ago to set up trusts that would hold controlling stakes in the Tata Group, thus capping their personal wealth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
Mark Walter’s sale of his controlling stake of the team is still pending, with Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner prepared to step in after purchasing the majority stakes at a $12.5-billion valuation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
That ties in with its emphasis on controlling information, securing data and maintaining social stability.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
He felt stiff and uncomfortable in the tight dark suit and afraid of all the strangers who seemed to be controlling his life today.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
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