controlling
Example Sentences
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As Walter enters his first offseason as the Lakers’ controlling owner, it’s worth keeping that in mind.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
It meant that the 'drivers' controlling the robot had to be "quick on your wheels," according to Aaron.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Beijing’s latest fines show that controlling the neighborhood also means being responsible for it.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The review outlines several emerging anti-aging strategies aimed at controlling senescent cells more precisely.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
I could see he was controlling himself with great effort.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
Vocabulary lists containing controlling
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