controlling
Example Sentences
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Al-Shabab had morphed into a powerful, hardline militant group controlling large swathes of the country outside Mogadishu where it imposed a strict form of Islam, including restrictive dress codes and banning music.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
It puts you in your place and, whether you realize it or not, it’s a subversive way of controlling the outcome and discouraging you from using your voice.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
They had elevated GLP-1 levels, yet the hormone was less effective at controlling blood sugar.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
In March 2025, Barron’s reported that controlling shareholder Honeywell International was looking to take the company public as soon as 2026, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
“Don’t be flip with your mother. I’m speaking seriously. I’ve worked with him on controlling his temper. We’ve even prayed together about it. He’s improved. That’s the point.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
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