controlled

Example Sentences

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Best was arrested by Secret Service agents after that second incident and charged with unlawfully entering a federally controlled property, according to court records.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“With a controlled leak, you can route liquid or gas out of the tank, relieving pressure and buying more time.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Instead, he immediately connected the violence to his broader vision of a more securitized presidential space — one built around controlled environments, physical barriers and visible protection systems.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Old e-commerce winners controlled traffic, payments, and warehouses.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

My dad felt like it was better for us to experiment in a controlled and safe setting, and while his logic made sense to me, I never took him up on his offer.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi