controlled

Example Sentences

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South Kivu province is controlled by the M23 armed group, which has never managed an epidemic like Ebola.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

If Zuckerberg is famously controlled in his communications with both the public and his own staff, Bosworth is his foil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“With a controlled leak, you can route liquid or gas out of the tank, relieving pressure and buying more time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Understanding Raducanu would have a lack of sharpness, Sierra controlled the baseline rallies and cleverly dragged her opponent from side to side before unleashing precise winners.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The elegant woman’s serene face twitched with controlled laughter.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago