controlling
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Looking back, Claire now realises that Sykes, who also died in the fire, had been manipulative and controlling throughout their relationship.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Their findings offer a promising new approach to controlling quantum behavior and could eventually help engineers develop superconducting electronics that use far less energy while processing information more efficiently.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The idea of controlling the brain through new technology has a long history, as both a dream and a nightmare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Microsoft’s announcement strengthens its case for controlling the cost of AI.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
But he had to be practical—she likely had just wanted to have an impassioned discussion about the evils of arranged marriages and controlling parents and was disappointed it wasn’t coming to fruition.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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