control
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National Amusements was the start of Redstone’s media empire, which at one point included control of CBS, Paramount and Viacom.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Such control creates potential risk for investors, the analysis said, because SpaceX insiders will be able to make decisions on business deals, including possible acquisitions of other Musk-owned entities, as well as his compensation.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
He also stands to hold an unprecedented level of control at SpaceX, something that has drawn criticism from corporate governance advocates in recent days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"We feel like we're as safe as we can possibly be. But we can't control, you know, the lone wolf," Mullin told "Fox and Friends" on Thursday, hours before the nearly six-week tournament opened.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
“Better get it together, Cadet Mason,” I said under my breath as Mom took a seat behind the control panel.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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