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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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That gap could widen if some form of capital controls weighs on investor sentiment and earnings growth.

From Barron's

Worse, it’s hard to shake the suspicion the Fed is losing control of its balance sheet policy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some drivers worry that the detection systems will get too much control over the car—like being able to shut it off or not let the driver start it in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal

The second phase of the plan requires Hamas to give up governance, disarm and transfer control of the territory to an international force of troops and a technocratic committee of Palestinians who would run it.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This withdrawal will only be valid if our services can fully verify by regaining control of the city," Congolese government spokesman Patrick Muyaya told AFP.

From Barron's