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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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German antitrust lawyer Fabian Vetter said the big lager companies’ control of the market seemed like a sketchy syndicate—one in which the Bavarian state itself participates, since it owns one of them.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

But the US president never completely abandoned his intention bring the territory under US control.

From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026

Fielder said the relationship grew strained as Evans tried to exert greater control over the project.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

"It's definitely Kimi's in control of it," Russell said.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

The immediate cause of death is probably hypothermia—his body can't control its internal temperature.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

There are physical controls for a few key systems—a volume control knob, for instance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Like the Cybercab, Zoox taxis lack driver’s controls such as a steering wheel and gear shift.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Spending on transfer fees has overall significantly exceeded income from player sales - and the club subsequently breached Uefa's financial controls, resulting in a fine and a settlement agreement.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Gamers of 2026, accustomed to modern controls and graphics, would find it very difficult to play the original, Tomaszewski said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

Vola took the controls from him, and instantly the marionette seemed to become flesh and blood.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker

Months of preparation, studying irrigation, and carefully controlled water and nutrition went into growing the giant vegetable.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Part of the money Walter invested in the deal came from the insurers he controlled, although that deal was vetted by state insurance regulators.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

Speaking at the same event, the head of open-source messaging application Signal, Meredith Whittaker, warned about AI being controlled by a handful of billionaires, but urged the audience "don't buy the hype".

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

The researchers studied 41 healthy participants while they made risky choices under carefully controlled breathing conditions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Jam controlled her face as he looked at her.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi

Portugal's government said Friday it would pursue talks with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa on privatising a controlling stake in national airline TAP Air Portugal.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

The researchers also suggest that engaging in creative work could help strengthen neural networks involved in controlling attention, potentially reshaping patterns associated with impulsivity and hyperactivity.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

Marc Stad, the founder of Dragoneer Investment Group, is acquiring a controlling stake in the Minnesota Timberwolves and a group led by venture capitalist and OpenAI backer Vinod Khosla is acquiring the Seattle Seahawks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Earlier this year he spearheaded a consortium who attempted to acquire a controlling stake in his former club Sevilla but the bid failed.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Luma still gives fiery halftime speeches, and admits she had a hard time controlling herself when one of her teams recently blew a 5-1 second-half lead.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John




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