control
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"We have lost control," complains Fiechter, who represents the Swiss People's Party in canton Bern's parliament.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
The combined company will control a sprawling roster of assets, including CNN, Warner Bros.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
First they bought control of the two elevated railway companies operating in the city, but they were barred by the law from merging.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
He holds special shares with 10 times the voting power of common shares that put him in control of the company’s board.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The flies had taken her beyond control and when she saw me her eyes opened wide in surprise, then seemed to narrow in cold rage.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing control
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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