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
Former state controller Betty Yee — who languished at the bottom of the polls — held on for a few more weeks before calling it quits.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.
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
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