- present participle of control.
controlling
Example Sentences
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Nigel Farage has announced Helen Jenner as the new leader of Reform in Wales, replacing Dan Thomas after his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling or coercive behaviour.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The time-of-possession disparity also played a big role in the loss, with the Cardinals controlling the ball roughly 15 minutes longer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
For now, however, doctors suggest that Americans address their heart health with tried-and-true methods like exercising more, not smoking, and controlling their blood pressure, according to Caprio.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The findings suggest that changing the metabolic signals controlling access to inflammatory genes could offer a new strategy for addressing chronic inflammation and declining tissue function during aging.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Either way, I’m glad he’s with us, even if it means his girlfriend is controlling the radio in the passenger seat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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