controlling
Example Sentences
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Nonlawyers are generally prohibited from controlling law firms, but critics say investors have devised ways to gain control over their operations without technically owning them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Companies controlling AI bottlenecks, such as Micron and Samsung, have seen gains over 190%, attracting investor focus.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
As Walter enters his first offseason as the Lakers’ controlling owner, it’s worth keeping that in mind.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
But researchers say the HELZ2 discovery points to a completely different way of controlling harmful cholesterol particles.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
Either way, I’m glad he’s with us, even if it means his girlfriend is controlling the radio in the passenger seat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
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