controlled by
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Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Monroe’s estate was controlled by Anna Strasberg, the second wife of Monroe’s acting coach and close friend, Lee Strasberg, since his death in 1982.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Researchers have uncovered evidence that superconductivity can be controlled by changing a material's surrounding environment, a breakthrough that could eventually lead to more efficient electronics and powerful quantum technologies.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
“The door is controlled by a button on Mr. Curtain’s chair, so you can’t sneak in. But Sticky and I could press the button to let you in.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
