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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kΙ™nˈtroʊl /






Usage

What are other ways to say control? Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

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You can’t control your husband’s alleged jealousy or insecurity, but you can control your own.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The bill also gives some legal protection for school districts against financial penalties if their arts funding decreases as a result of factors beyond their control, such as the expiration of a grant.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

The group took control of a swathe of territory overlooking the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait – a crucial shipping corridor linking Europe and Asia.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

But the Israeli officials told Kamel they had the situation under control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Danny twisted his face into a grimace at the memory of finding a large piece of gum on the back of the remote control.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

Other nations targeted by China’s export controls, such as Japan, are also taking steps to erode Beijing’s dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

The defence ministry also said that Russian forces had seized the border village of Khrypuny in Ukraine's eastern Kharkiv region, where Russia controls pockets of land.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

Export controls can also be essentially irrelevant in some cases, Winter-Levy said, such as for training smaller models like those for biosecurity or missile systems, which can rely on older chips.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

In certain instances of the agent activity, OpenAI said the tools, essentially AI bots that are designed and trained to operate somewhat autonomously, "bypassed" security controls of some websites.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

He wrapped the sorceress’s controls and then climbed down from the hay bales and picked up his crutches.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

In September 2024, Detective Donald Paul, an officer with the State College Police Department, recruited a confidential informant to make multiple controlled purchases from Robinson.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

About 30 checkpoints along the route marked stretches of road controlled by different commanders – a clear sign of the fractured make-up of the forces fighting on the government side.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

"By simulating quark confinement and string-breaking phenomena in a controlled lab environment, we're opening up new pathways for experimental investigations into the behavior of matter at its most fundamental level."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026

The team considered replacing Snell’s start Saturday with a live batting practice session, Roberts said, which would have still given Snell feedback from hitters, but in a more controlled environment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

Bobby mentally controlled the white pieces, Collins the black.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

That stems in part from a decision by the Tatas about a century ago to set up trusts that would hold controlling stakes in the Tata Group, thus capping their personal wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

That ties in with its emphasis on controlling information, securing data and maintaining social stability.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026

Those outcomes have led to repeated questions about whether the team are good enough at controlling possession against elite nations.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

One gives rise to structures responsible for essential functions such as breathing and controlling the heartbeat.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026

His voice had no conspicuous actor’s mannerisms, but it was rather excessively vibrant; it “carried” implacably when he had no interest in controlling it.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger




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