controlled

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Treasury alleges were controlled by Chen and his Prince Group conglomerate ran hotels and casinos in the seaside city of Sihanoukville—and a bespoke watchmaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The Crown Casino is owned by a company controlled by Kok An, a ruling-party senator who is wanted by Thai authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Police said bomb disposal experts conducted the controlled detonation at 15:20 on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Peltz Beckham ended the post writing, “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

My life had for the last half hour been completely controlled by a horse, two coyotes, a roadrunner, and a jackrabbit.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen