controller

Example Sentences

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Former state controller Betty Yee — who languished at the bottom of the polls — held on for a few more weeks before calling it quits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

An air traffic controller had just told the Frontier pilot they were clear for takeoff and wished them a good night.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“It was a pleasure working with you guys and I wish you the best,” the controller said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

It took forever—I mean, it was worse than the time I’d had to untangle all my video game controller wires.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan