controlling
Example Sentences
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It was 22% contained as of Tuesday evening as fire crews indicated progress in controlling the blaze had been made.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Their physical development points to long-term practice involving demanding movements such as drawing a bowstring or controlling a weapon.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Speaking with Andy Warhol in 1984 for Interview magazine, Parton said that controlling her songwriting was the accomplishment she was most proud of.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The first word is “control”: Egg freezing has become culturally synonymous with controlling fertility and offering women agency.
From Slate ● Aug. 29, 2026
Luma still gives fiery halftime speeches, and admits she had a hard time controlling herself when one of her teams recently blew a 5-1 second-half lead.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
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