controlled

Example Sentences

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I controlled what I felt like I could control.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

In his new job, he controlled criminal investigations, crime-scene investigations, internal affairs, the narcotics team and drug-analysis units.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"I fully trust the safety measures that have been taken with this, they have controlled it very well," says Lupe López, a woman who was buying pork.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

By combining different halide salts, researchers created MXenes with two or even three types of surface halogens in carefully controlled proportions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

My dad felt like it was better for us to experiment in a controlled and safe setting, and while his logic made sense to me, I never took him up on his offer.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi