controlled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Best was arrested by Secret Service agents after that second incident and charged with unlawfully entering a federally controlled property, according to court records.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

If Zuckerberg is famously controlled in his communications with both the public and his own staff, Bosworth is his foil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“With a controlled leak, you can route liquid or gas out of the tank, relieving pressure and buying more time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

His social media feeds increasingly blur the line between governance, architecture and fortress fantasy: giant protective systems, controlled ceremonial spaces, triumphant crowds and heavily curated images of power.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

My life had for the last half hour been completely controlled by a horse, two coyotes, a roadrunner, and a jackrabbit.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen