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controlled

[kuhn-trohld] / kənˈtroʊld /




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Dollar flows from oil are now controlled by the U.S. and audited by KPMG.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Democrats, who controlled both houses of Congress, passed the Economic Stabilization Act of 1970, which gave the Republican president the power to stabilize prices, rents, wages, interest rates, and dividends.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Pasadena officials are warning that residents may hear helicopters, controlled explosions and simulated weapons fire as the U.S. military conducts a training exercise in the northeast area of the city Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

The resulting vapor then traveled through a tube in which temperatures could be carefully controlled as the material cooled.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

Hitler controlled all aspects of their lives, including their leisure time.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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