control
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The U.S. shot down three of the drones and conducted what they said were “self-defense strikes” on Iranian military ground control stations on Qeshm Island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The goal: to build digital ecosystems that ensure Europe retains control over services and data, and resists foreign interference.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Combined, those factors make the battle for control of the House incredibly close, which in turn makes the five seats up for grabs in California pivotal — and potentially decisive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"The fire was brought under control quite early on - it was contained very quickly. We have now cleared the building and opened it up for the police," fire officer AK Malik said.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
As soon as she thinks the nosebleeds are under control, another one is just around the corner.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
Vocabulary lists containing control
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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