controlled

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“This route goes between islands that are controlled by Iran.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Previously, the company sold sports agency IMG, hospitality company On Location and Professional Bull Riders to TKO Group Holdings, a different company that is also controlled by Endeavor Group Holdings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This means scramblers or quadbikes will only be used for agricultural purposes and for controlled licenced sports events.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Researchers assessed their ability to stay awake in a controlled, low-stimulation setting during hours that matched their typical work schedule.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Their accusers tended to be wealthier individuals who controlled local institutions or had ties to the national government, and were sometimes even the women’s landlords or employers.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz