controller

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A long-standing idea in neuroscience holds that the brain acts as a centralized controller that decides which actions an animal will perform.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Mejia, who is running for reelection as city controller, said he showed up at a polling place and was at first told he had to register to vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The city controller acts as the city’s chief accountant and provides oversight on the city’s spending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

An air traffic controller had just told the Frontier pilot they were clear for takeoff and wished them a good night.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

I plug the blanket into the controller and put the controller right where it always sits on my bedside table.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements