controlling
Example Sentences
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Instead, the market seemed to move because a UMA voter controlling roughly 10% of the vote announced a “Yes” vote on Discord.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Since Walter, the controlling owner of the Dodgers, became the majority owner of the Lakers in October, the Lakers have gradually reshaped front office and business operations.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
A smuggler in a French migrant camp told us the network controlling the cross-Channel trade was often referred to as the Ranya Boys.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"In areas where these termites are common, it's just a matter of time before homes are infested, so this study is a good initial step toward alternative strategies for controlling them."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
The Blue controlling the one closest to us was a skinny kid, who looked like he weighed about half of what his tub did.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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