controlled

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El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

NAIROBI—A rare strain of Ebola has reached a corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo controlled by Islamic State militants, a place too dangerous for health workers fighting to stop the deadly virus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

By isolating the effects of thermal history in a controlled experimental system, the researchers generated data that can be used to evaluate and improve fallout models that have long relied on simplified assumptions.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

It was dark enough now that I couldn’t see his face clearly, but the tone of his voice oozed barely controlled anger.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson