control
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In a tight opening first set, Borges impressed with a mix of hard hitting and delicate drop shots, but he faded towards the back end of the tie-break and Sinner asserted control.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
And, sneakily, there is England, which hasn’t looked as flashy, but is always in control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Instead of a budget rampaging out of control, it’s the beasts themselves, particularly Irene, a stunning creation that resembles a glop of marmalade with eyeballs bubbling up to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
She focuses on older consumers, who control 70% of the spending in the U.S. yet are the focus of only 5% of the advertising budgets of major companies, she said.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
“I’d be awful at acting. My ma says that I’ve never learned to control my emotions.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Vocabulary lists containing control
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Scientific Method
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The ACT Science Test: The Scientific Method
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