controlled

Example Sentences

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The company did not intend to recover either the booster or the upper stage, and the final splashdown was fiery but controlled, as planned.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

According to the researchers, it was the first placebo controlled study to show that a biomechanical intervention could help treat osteoarthritis symptoms and potentially slow joint damage.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Winning six Premier League titles in seven seasons using that approach meant controlled, positional, high-possession football became the norm.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

But the misconduct tribunal found a close relationship continued and Patel continued to prescribe the controlled medication until January 2023, claiming the patient made threats to expose their relationship.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Theo lets out a long breath, slow and controlled, like blowing the wisps off a dandelion.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse