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Standard Oil, founded in 1863, controlled 90% of the U.S. crude market before its 1911 breakup due to antitrust violations.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

A controlled detonation has been carried out on a large World War Two bomb found at a building site.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

To confirm that abdominal pressure was the key factor, the team applied gentle, controlled pressure to the abdomens of lightly anesthetized mice.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

Separately controlled reading lights so one person can sleep while the other reads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Such a test usually involves controlled conditions, and often requires special equipment.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton