controlled

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If parents report better sleep due to controlled crying, then you could argue there is a benefit even if the babies are not, in fact, sleeping any more than they were before.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

The world champion was untroubled as he converted pole into a lead at the first corner and controlled the race from there.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Standard Oil, founded in 1863, controlled 90% of the U.S. crude market before its 1911 breakup due to antitrust violations.

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

Separately controlled reading lights so one person can sleep while the other reads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The Black Tortoise blew on it, a calm, controlled gust of air.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin