controls

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That changed in 2025, when China imposed export controls on several rare-earth elements and magnets in response to trade tensions with Washington, exposing the extent of Western dependence on Chinese supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Even though he only owns 42% of the company, his shares come with extra voting rights meaning he effectively controls 85% of the company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

At the developers conference, Apple’s executives said it’s rolling out new parental controls, including the ability to more easily manage which websites their children are browsing and which apps they’re using.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It possesses the most lethal and far-flung military; it controls the leading currency; its leaders’ words and deeds are more closely observed and analyzed than those of any other leaders.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Klava let Galya lean over her shoulder in the air and try out the flight controls as they flew toward their targets.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein