controlled

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That money was deposited into a bank account Davis jointly controlled, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This means scramblers or quadbikes will only be used for agricultural purposes and for controlled licenced sports events.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Early on, elevators were operated by attendants who controlled speed and stopping manually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Corrupt tax officials quickly complied, and the money disappeared into a bank controlled by Klyuev, prosecutors allege.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Bobby mentally controlled the white pieces, Collins the black.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady