controlled

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“We were not going to be controlled by fuel prices,” Anderson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"As such, conditions are likely to remain controlled and potentially restrictive."

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

You've got a cool, calm and controlled European captain in Luke Donald, while his US counterpart Keegan Bradley has a nervousness in his look.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The Charleston plant is operated by Volvo, which is controlled by Geely, and currently produces Volvo and Polestar models.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 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