controller

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Lord Grade was chief executive from Channel 4 from 1988 to 97, and has also been controller of BBC One, chairman of the BBC and executive chairman of ITV.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A few minutes later, the pilot told the controller that there was smoke in the aircraft.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 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

But Kenneth Mejia, who was 32 when he was elected controller in 2022, has used social media to highlight his role as auditor of the city’s finances, attracting an audience interested in transparent government spending.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

And with my right hand, I feel around in the dark until I find the controller, then the dial, and then the little switch.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements