control
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She said: "Parasite control and preventive medicine remains an important part of protecting animal health and welfare."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While its interest in easyJet is therefore significant, “other partners will likely have to be involved in any successful take-out to satisfy European Union ownership and control rules.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The SEC has reviewed SpaceX’s IPO documents, and investors are aware of CEO Elon Musk’s control and listed risk factors.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
When Mary shows up unexpectedly, asking Sam for the two things she won’t provide — forgiveness and a dress — the pair slowly find their bond regenerating, pulled back together by forces outside their control.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
If Katherine could master that same voice now, he was willing to let her take control.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Vocabulary lists containing control
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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