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controlled

[kuhn-trohld] / kənˈtroʊld /




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Under the proposed terms of the deal, £1m would be loaned to a firm controlled by the prince, which would then be bound to do business exclusively with Cantor Fitzgerald.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

He is eager for a big shake-up at CNN, which is currently controlled by Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

Receiving a pass from Anthony Gordon in the box, Bellingham took three controlled touches, spun two Norwegian defenders and drilled a low finish into the far corner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

Although abnormal tau phosphorylation is a well known feature of Alzheimer's disease, the study shows that controlled, low level phosphorylation is a normal and essential part of healthy brain function.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

She will not be controlled, and now I get why Alyssa sees her as a threat.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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