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SpaceX, you may know, is the biggest company controlled by Elon Musk, so if you buy its shares, you’re buying into his vision.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Much of Libya is controlled by rival militias, and smuggling networks rely on their co-operation.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
El Dorado is controlled by a gangster known only by his first name, Fabio, a Pablo Escobar-type character who has ingratiated himself with locals through acts of charity.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
If the board accepts the offer, MGM would become a private company controlled by People Inc.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Clay's announcement reflected simple geography: West Berlin floated like a tiny island in the sea of eastern Germany, a region completely controlled by the Soviets.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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