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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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“There appears no end in sight to Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz, which has constrained oil flow,” they note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

The BBC spoke to voters from across the US about Democrats taking control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

And while reporters waited to question him on how he would govern when Democrats take control of Congress, Trump kept talking about how the ballroom's classical columns would dwarf those of the US Supreme Court.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

On Wednesday, the S&P 500’s rally was propelled by Big Tech, as investors weighed U.S. midterm elections resulting in Democrats taking control of Congress.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

“I mean it. You can’t control the hate people send your way, but you can control what you do about it. And you will.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Google told AFP the new controls would be rolled out worldwide, beginning in the United States, but that it had not yet set a date.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservatives, said on Wednesday that "nobody controls Donald Trump".

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Consisting of just 12 amino acids, it increased neuronal activity tenfold compared with the controls.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

The plane’s elevator is located on its tail and controls the aircraft’s up-and-down pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

He felt gears grinding beneath the controls, but nothing would engage.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

For the last goal, it's a long throw and the first phase is controlled but after a very long ball, Muriqi wins it.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

Trials began in September for 47 French citizens who were transferred from Syria last year, charged with belonging to the group that controlled large parts of both countries between 2014 and 2017.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

This chemical messenger allows nerve cells to communicate and helps the brain coordinate smooth, controlled movements.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

The proposed credit would go into an account controlled by the enrollee instead of being paid invisibly to the insurer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Still, the bulk of the family’s headrights had been funneled to Mollie Burkhart, whose wealth was controlled by Ernest.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Rather than affecting several organs throughout the body, it appears to act more selectively on a part of the brain responsible for controlling hunger and metabolism.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Conventional electronics store and process information primarily by controlling the electrical charge of electrons.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

“But controlling something that believes it may be conscious — that it’s entitled to our welfare and has rights of its own — may well be impossible.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

The Lakers sold for $12.5 billion — the valuation for the entire team, not for Walter’s controlling share.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Maybe you should go. Looks like you’re having trouble controlling yourself.”

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez


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