control
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The Taliban authorities have ruled for nearly five years, according to a strict interpretation of Islamic law, and have taken steps to control Afghans' access to technology without saying why.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the Chargers need someone to seize control of the left guard spot sooner rather than later.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
When officers arrived, they discovered the crash as well as a large fire that was "getting out of control very quickly", Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cliff Coleman said.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
This out of control monstrosity must be broken up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
His opponents believe in "localized function"; that is, they believe that the brain is divided into specific areas that control specific things.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
He alluded to rivals Anthropic and OpenAI, who have called for tighter controls on the technology.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Because if you don’t, the data essentially controls you, shifting your stress in response to whatever number pops up today.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Other measures would include tightening controls on the possession, carrying and use of firearms.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The first group included 14 people who served as controls and were asked to continue eating their usual diet.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
“That controls the farm’s equipment, and it’s got all the information you’ll need to work here. Do you know how to use a computer?”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
Its AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses can record and be controlled through voice commands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
UWM’s headquarters campus is leased from entities controlled by Ishbia and his father.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Olympic champion Hodgkinson, winner of the past two European titles, controlled her heat throughout to win in one minute 57.28 seconds - the fastest time across the four heats on Tuesday morning.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
To investigate these questions, the team created a model electrode with carefully controlled structure and composition instead of relying on the much more complicated architecture of conventional electrodes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Who could have imagined that these two skills would be controlled from two different places in the brain?
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
He and his wife, Willow Bay, purchased a controlling interest in the National Women's Soccer League's Angel City FC in 2024.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Walter announced the sale of his controlling interest in the Lakers on Wednesday, but he is not looking to sell the Dodgers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
By controlling most B shares, he also can appoint a majority of the company’s board, which oversees deals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
At several points, mainly on Friday and Saturday nights, the numbers started to feel overwhelming, controlling that may be an issue next year if the anticipated additional crowds turn out.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Either way, I’m glad he’s with us, even if it means his girlfriend is controlling the radio in the passenger seat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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The Scientific Method
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