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
A safe zone would increase U.S. leverage and further endanger the regime’s control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
US Central Command later said that the US Air Force and Navy had command and control, defense and surveillance stations.
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
“They’re always so convinced that they can control their own destinies. Go on, then. Walk out that door. Have a nice life.”
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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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