control
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Even as farmers have little control over their operational costs, they also have little say in how much they can sell their crops for.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Researchers say a better understanding of how deer keds and other biting flies use their senses could eventually contribute to improved monitoring and control strategies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
In that case, the court established an 'acid test' that if someone is under continuous supervision and control, is not free to leave and cannot consent to this, they are deprived of their liberty.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
“I’m surprised that users don’t demand it more after FTX, but it’s as simple as having control of your money.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
When the grouse chicks grew enough to ignore Hawk, it made her furious to lose control.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing control
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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