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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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The agreement requires the Lebanese state to take back control of its territory a little at a time as it disarms and dismantles the militant group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Armstrong adds that investors should get a discount for forfeiting control: "I want to pay less for a company where my ownership does not include control."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Their results suggest that a targeted fertility control program could effectively stabilize koala numbers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The results showed that a combination of vopimetostat and daraxonrasib produced a 92% objective response rate in pancreatic cancer patients, with a 90% six-month progression-free survival rate and 100% disease control.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Jumping up as the car’s flame went higher, he pushed the control box’s toggles down hard.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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