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A comedy of offensive errors in the second quarter, with the ball on the one-yard line, destroyed Mater Dei coach Raul Lara’s plan for a controlled performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
"We also controlled the number of times they have to do it, because in customer service, every interaction is another faked smile."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 14, 2026
The urge to project a placid, controlled demeanor to friends and lovers is often amplified by the desire to reassure employers of one’s emotional competence.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026
Czech Noskova played with controlled aggression and served brilliantly to beat the American 6-3 6-3.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
The bosses controlled everything: hours, pace, and wages.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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