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SpaceX, you may know, is the biggest company controlled by Elon Musk, so if you buy its shares, you’re buying into his vision.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Dollar flows from oil are now controlled by the U.S. and audited by KPMG.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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
For this reason, they might judge that it is useless to lose much sweat over such matters, and let them be controlled by fate.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
