controlled
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I controlled what I felt like I could control.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
In his new job, he controlled criminal investigations, crime-scene investigations, internal affairs, the narcotics team and drug-analysis units.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Early on, elevators were operated by attendants who controlled speed and stopping manually.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
That money was deposited into a bank account Davis jointly controlled, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The bosses controlled everything: hours, pace, and wages.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.