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controller

[kuhn-troh-ler] / kənˈtroʊ lər /


NOUN
bursar
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NOUN
manipulator
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After her death was announced, the then-BBC director general Tim Davie paid tribute to her as "a broadcasting icon", while Radio 4 controller Mohit Bakaya described her as "warm, fearless and beloved by listeners".

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

An air traffic controller realized the mistake a few seconds later, telling the fire crew to "stop stop stop."

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

"Explaining that the brain works by way of a central controller suggests that you haven't figured out how the brain works, because you've just put a person inside your brain," says James.

From Science Daily Aug. 25, 2026

"Tourism is our added value in Greece," acknowledged controller Anastopoulos.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

He stared at the screen, not even glancing at me, and howled, all the while pounding away at his controller.

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

Mission controllers will carry out the first of two course corrections, and Roman's Coronagraph Instrument will be switched on.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

During the first part of the mission, Roman communicates with controllers using the Near Space Network, a system of ground stations and relay satellites that handles tracking, telemetry, and commands.

From Science Daily Aug. 31, 2026

Current and former controllers say managers have often condoned their leaving before their shifts officially end, and it is seen as an informal perk after busy stretches working air traffic.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Two air traffic controllers left work early ahead of a deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport in March, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

A video-game console and controllers sit on a gray rug in front of the couch.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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