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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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“Every new little assertion of sovereignty and control matters.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

This allows for dose customization but isn’t subject to the same reviews for safety, efficacy or consistency, and may carry added risks related to quality control, potency variation or contamination.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

This may be overkill, but if you have millions of dollars, a “dynasty trust” allows you to control assets over multiple generations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

In April, some passengers due to fly from Milan Bergamo and Milan Linate to Manchester also missed their flights due to problems at passport control.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

I regain control of the team, get back upright on the runners, and somehow get out of Anchorage.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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