controlled

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The decision to use the site had been " planned, controlled and carefully managed", a group of North West NHS bodies that also includes Merseyside Police and Wirral Council, said in a joint statement.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

China has long controlled its currency and sought to slow down its appreciation to maintain export competitiveness.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

The most recent blockbusters, Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" and the "The Devil Wears Prada 2", organised their own tightly controlled promotional events, boosted by influencers and social media.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

It was also operating deep inside the nucleus of those cells, where DNA is stored and important genetic activity is controlled.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

“It’s basically a mini-tornado, but it’s controlled so it isn’t dangerous.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston