controlled

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The entire city is now effectively in a "grey zone", no longer controlled by anyone, Ukrainian soldiers have told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

It had an 11-2 edge in shots, completed six times as many passes and controlled the ball for more than 36 of the first 45 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026

The project is a collaboration between the Italian Institute of Technology and the University of Pisa in northern Italy and is currently being remotely controlled by an operator.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Firefighters controlled the blaze, limiting damage to the roof, windows, and walls; President Volodymyr Zelensky pledged restoration funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Magically controlled as he was, Samson planted all four feet in the dirt and leaned back, instantly skidding to a stop.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley