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Libya holds Africa's largest oil reserves at around 48.4 billion barrels, and areas controlled by the family contain most of the oil fields and export terminals.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Best was arrested by Secret Service agents after that second incident and charged with unlawfully entering a federally controlled property, according to court records.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

If Zuckerberg is famously controlled in his communications with both the public and his own staff, Bosworth is his foil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“With a controlled leak, you can route liquid or gas out of the tank, relieving pressure and buying more time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Was it possible for lots of people to have their feelings controlled all at once?

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix