controlled

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“This route goes between islands that are controlled by Iran.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Previously, the company sold sports agency IMG, hospitality company On Location and Professional Bull Riders to TKO Group Holdings, a different company that is also controlled by Endeavor Group Holdings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

This means scramblers or quadbikes will only be used for agricultural purposes and for controlled licenced sports events.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This allows DNA-based systems to carry out controlled and repeatable tasks despite their extremely small size.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Her voice is controlled, but disapproval wraps her words.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam