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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






Usage

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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"This means that cases may only be escalated to emergency response mechanisms once risk has clearly intensified, rather than at earlier stages of stalking or coercive control."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Tilbury maintained a minority stake and Puig has said it was aiming to take total control in the coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Martin, 54, decided to resume the show once authorities said everything was back under control even though “members of the artist’s team advised against continuing the performance,” the publicist’s statement explained.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

"We are sprinting behind" playing catch-up, with the spread "not yet under control", she added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The situation with Brie wasn’t beyond Dad’s control.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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