control
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Beyond areas already under the Haftars' control, the reconstruction fund could expand into western Libya, "if the authorities request it", Belgacem said.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
She also defended fox hunting which she said was the "most natural form of pest control".
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Parents who don’t already own a business can start one, or book work for their child with an outside employer, which would mean less control of their income and schedule.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The field marshal exercises tight security control in the area he rules and, now Belgacem, one of his six sons, heads a reconstruction programme and appears to be seeking to restore the clan's legitimacy.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Goo-goo, gaa-gaa, air traffic control, this is baby plane one, over,’” he mocked.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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