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kuhn troh ling

  • v  exercise authoritative control or power over
  • v  lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • v  handle and cause to function
  • v  control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
    She is a very controlling mother and doesn't let her children grow up
  • v  check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
    Are you controlling for the temperature?
  • v  verify by using a duplicate register for comparison
  • v  be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
  • v  have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of
  • s  able to control or determine policy
    a controlling interest in the firm

  • Like no J-pop star you've ever seen or heard, Ayumi Hamasaki rose to the top by controlling every aspect of her career and persona.
  • One of our methods of controlling the universe, according to the book, was to get people hooked on alcohol.
  • JESSICA DEL ROCCO, ex-girlfriend of Raymond Clark III, the man arrested in the killing of Yale student Annie Le; Del Rocco said on Good Morning America that Clark was controlling .
News & Articles

  • Wohl & Fruchter LLP Announces Investigation of Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board and the Controlling ...
    The law firm of Wohl & Fruchter LLP announces that it is investigating the board of directors and the controlling shareholder of Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with Erickson’s recent acquisition of Evergreen Helicopters, Inc.
    June 14, 2013 - Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance
  • Britain lobbies for nuclear export group to admit India
    By Fredrik Dahl VIENNA (Reuters) - Britain has stepped up efforts to let India join an influential global body controlling nuclear exports, a move that would boost New Delhi's standing as an atomic power but which has faced resistance from China and other countries. The diplomatic tussle centers on whether emerging power India should be allowed into a key forum deciding rules for civilian ...
    June 14, 2013 - Reuters via Yahoo! News
  • CA-NEWS Summary
    Britain lobbies for nuclear export group to admit India VIENNA (Reuters) - Britain has stepped up efforts to let India join an influential global body controlling nuclear exports, a move that would boost New Delhi's standing as an atomic power but which has faced resistance from China and other countries. The diplomatic tussle centers on whether emerging power India should be allowed into a key ...
    June 14, 2013 - Reuters via Yahoo! News
Quotes

  • Joseph Yobo in 3News
    I think the sending off played a big part in the game,Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo told the Associated Press. "We were controlling the game before the sending off."

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