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as in regulated
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
you must learn to control your temper
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as in contained
to gain emotional or mental control of
he controlled himself only with the greatest difficulty in the face of his opponent's insulting remarks
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as in governed
to exercise authority or power over
circumstances often control the choices we make in life
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as in operated
to look after and make decisions about
during the period that she controlled the company it was highly profitable
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Recent Examples of controlled
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Because controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, the D.E.A. sets limits on how many of these drugs can be produced.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Pilates is a form of strength training that’s slower and more controlled than your typical weight-lifting exercise.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
Each precisely dosed gummy contains 20mg of Delta 8 THC for a controlled and enjoyable high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023
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There’s something heartbreaking in witnessing dancers at the peak of their form—their bodies such gorgeous machines, so entirely powerful and controlled—channeling physical breakdown, weakness, illness, and death.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
Because controlled substances have a high potential for abuse, the D.E.A. sets limits on how many of these drugs can be produced.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2023
Pilates is a form of strength training that’s slower and more controlled than your typical weight-lifting exercise.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Sep. 2023
Each precisely dosed gummy contains 20mg of Delta 8 THC for a controlled and enjoyable high.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2023
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Speaking on behalf of the Mercosur nations, President of Uruguay Luis Lacalle Pou was more restrained and succinct.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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In June, the United States made a move in this direction by sponsoring a UN resolution calling on both Israel and Hamas to end the war, although the language was somewhat restrained, and for now, the resolution has had little effect.Daniel Silverman, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2024
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Musk's companies, such as Tesla and SpaceX, are heavily regulated.Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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For much of the country’s history, individual states regulated horseracing, with minimal federal oversight related to gambling.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Several details appear to link the profile to Mangione, and a 2016 post contained a link to a page on Github, a coding website, with Mangione's full name on it.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin fire had extended to nearly 4,000 acres and was just 7% contained Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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They must instead be formed organically and over several steps as governed by applicable labor laws.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Civilians across Syria have taken to the streets to celebrate the fall of the Assad family regime, which has governed the nation since the 1960s, and whose repressive policies helped instigate the 2011 uprising which plunged the country into civil war.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Presenting himself as an entertainer, and never as a psychic, who operated on the basis of suggestion, and not the paranormal or supernatural, The Amazing Kreskin was born.Marc Berman, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Moments later, a portion of the truck, operated by Groot Waste Management, suddenly exploded and injured two police officers and a firefighter.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Subramanian rejected the idea Combs be kept under house arrest at a home with a boat dock in Miami but seemed open to potentially releasing him to confinement with around-the-clock security at a three-bedroom apartment on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The town is just a short drive inland from Venice, in the countryside where many of the city’s wealthy families kept their summer homes and villas.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their ability to remain composed under pressure builds trust and stability, empowering teams to push boundaries and achieve shared goals.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The state judge ruled the merger violated state consumer protection law and the federal case blocked the merger nationwide.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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While a Pennsylvania court ruled against him due to his age at the time, Satterthwaite alleges Carter’s team abused legal technicalities to avoid the test.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Controlled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/controlled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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