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Because it progresses more gradually, donor immune cells have time to gain control, especially with a sibling donor who matched me so closely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Germany's largest union Thursday accused Tesla of intimidating staff at the US carmaker's factory outside Berlin after it lost a vote to gain control of a body representing workers' interests.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Discovery shares would allow Paramount to gain control of its acquisition target.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Netflix also will gain control of Warner Bros.’ deep content library — from films like “Casablanca” and the “Mad Max” franchise, to television staples like “Friends” and “The Sopranos.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 6, 2025

Henry cranks the wheel left, as instructed, and we fishtail, until he manages to gain control, straightening out, then punches the gas.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman