controlled

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“All expense lines have been tightly controlled and show a favorable evolution,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

I see evidence of it even in the country's highly controlled media landscape.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Turkish media however quoted official sources as saying that water authorities carried out "controlled water releases" from the Ataturk Dam after water levels rose due to heavy rainfall in recent months.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The study began with a 32 day high controlled fasting phase.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

“It’s basically a mini-tornado, but it’s controlled so it isn’t dangerous.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston