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control

[kuhn-trohl] / kənˈtroʊl /






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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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Tech workers and activists have staged protests this month throughout the area, sounding the alarm that AI will become tougher to control as it grows more powerful.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Like Trump, he is supremely confident in his own dealmaking and will take total control of his interactions.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

OpenAI said on Tuesday it lost control of two AI systems during a security test, which went rogue and hacked into the online start-up Hugging Face.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The findings, published in Nature Microbiology, revealed two notable strategies that influenza A appears to use when taking control of a cell.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

“I’m sorry. I thought I could speak through it, but I couldn’t control the magic.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

She allegedly appeared to be using the controls as if she was trying to steal the boat.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

“Our AI features highlight links to the web and help creators and publishers grow their audiences, and we offer clear controls for website owners to manage their content,” a spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

These far side samples provide the first direct physical evidence that Earth's magnetosphere controls the speed of solar wind particles reaching different parts of the Moon.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

It’s also possible that the hints about export controls are diplomatic posturing by the Chinese government, intended to discourage the U.S. from imposing any restrictions on its technological freedoms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

Peter Patino from the girls' third-grade class said, "Daisy's dad bought her an electronic ice-cream maker. It has digital controls and everything!"

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene

Once, diplomatic counterparts who controlled huge sums were regarded warily by U.S. diplomats.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

The company was trying to assess the models' hacking capabilities by setting tasks in a tightly controlled digital testing ground, where internet access was limited for safety.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

They regard that figure as "the tip of the iceberg" and believe around 10-15% of season tickets are controlled by touts.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Caruna Group is currently owned by a Dutch entity controlled by the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and funds managed by KKR.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The northern armies controlled much of the homeland of the Dinka.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

Elon Musk is the founder, chief executive and controlling shareholder of SpaceX.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Above them all is Bill Nighy’s controlling Director, whom you are free to dislike even though it’s Bill Nighy.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

According to an NFL memo sent to teams, Vinod’s wife Neeru Khosla would serve as Seattle’s controlling owner if and when the purchase is approved by the league.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

“Financial independence is controlling your own future,” said Greg Welborn, an adviser in Pasadena, Calif. “It’s knowing if you lost your income, how you’d recover.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

Policing Egypt was a straightforward matter of controlling its primary transportation channel, the Nile.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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