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Because this same feature appears across many different types of particles, the findings strongly support theories suggesting that cosmic ray acceleration and movement through space are controlled by rigidity.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The ousted physicians’ group sued, alleging ApolloMD was trying to evade the requirement that Oregon medical practices be owned and controlled by state-licensed physicians.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The first one went to the Tennessee Valley Authority, a federally controlled utility, and Holtec, a privately held nuclear operator that’s building small reactors.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Meta markets its glasses under the tagline: "Designed for privacy, controlled by you."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Sometimes when a brushfire grows out of control, fire authorities set a backfire—a controlled burn—that hedges the amount of destruction a wildfire may cause.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman