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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






Usage

What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

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And yet it is precisely a lack of hyperbole or hysteria—a quieting control, one might say—that makes it so moving.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Justice Department on Wednesday stopped trying to prevent control of the National Guard troops in Los Angeles from returning to the California governor.

From The Wall Street Journal

IS recently increased its attacks in areas of Syria controlled by the Damascus authorities.

From Barron's

Corcept has one marketed product, called Korlym, which is a presentation of the drug mifepristone used to control hyperglycemia in certain patients with Cushing syndrome.

From Barron's

The main reform goal for 2026 will be eliminating incentives for controlling families to keep share prices low as they pass holdings to the next generation, Lim says.

From Barron's